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A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.
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One aspect of Japanese fantasy films that often goes overlooked is the significant part that women play in the drama.
A brief biography of film director Ishiro Honda.
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A brief biography of film director Ishiro Honda.
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A brief biography of film director Ishiro Honda.
The life of Eiji Tsuburaya, pioneer of Japanese special effects.
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The life of Eiji Tsuburaya, pioneer of Japanese special effects.
Writer
The life of Eiji Tsuburaya, pioneer of Japanese special effects.
Producer
Many people contributed to the creation of Godzilla, but only one man was truly the father of the monster.
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Many people contributed to the creation of Godzilla, but only one man was truly the father of the monster.
A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composer.
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A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composer.
Writer
A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composer.
How the first Godzilla suit was created and the struggles that came along with it.
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How the first Godzilla suit was created and the struggles that came along with it.
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The suit actors of Toho's science fiction and fantasy films faced many challenges in bringing their iconic monsters to life.
The suit actors of Toho's science fiction and fantasy films faced many challenges in bringing their iconic monsters to life.
Bridge Onlooker (uncredited)
French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.
