The real monsters are the men inside them — and they're finally getting their close-up.
Godzilla… Predator… Robby the Robot… The Gill Man… These are some of the most iconic characters in cinema, but many people still don't know about the incredible actors who bring these creatures to life!
Acting
Doug Jones' eloquent physical storytelling steals every frame.
Production
Archival footage of Nakajima roasting in original Godzilla suit.
Director
Frank H. Woodward
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Haruo Nakajima played Godzilla 12 times but was so anonymous that Toho executives once asked him to leave a press event for 'loitering.'
The documentary helped spark a wider recognition movement; Doug Jones later became the first creature performer invited to Academy membership.
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