The Day the Sun Rose

Movie

The Day the Sun Rose

★ 8.0(2)19682h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Tetsuya Yamanouchi
Release date: 1968-11-23
Runtime: 2h 48m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Nippon Eiga Fukko Kyokai

About The Day the Sun Rose

The Day the Sun Rose is a 1968 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi, starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Toshirō Mifune and Shima Iwashita. It has a runtime of 2 hours 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Day the Sun Rose in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Shinkichi, a peasant employed as a cloth-dyer, has a dream: in the midst of the civil war which ravages Japan, he hopes to revive the long-banned custom of the Kyoto Gion Festival, and by doing so, bring together the warring clans and rampaging brigands in peaceful celebration.

Cast

Kinnosuke Nakamura

Shinkichi

Toshirō Mifune

Kumaza

Shima Iwashita

Ayame

Takahiro Tamura

Eitarō Ozawa

Kunie Tanaka

Tomo'o Nagai

Orie Satō

Hisako Takihana

Kamatari Fujiwara

Masami Shimojō

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Themes & keywords

civil warbased on novel or bookbrigandclans

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Day the Sun Rose in Canada?+

The Day the Sun Rose is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Day the Sun Rose on Netflix?+

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How long is The Day the Sun Rose?+

The Day the Sun Rose has a runtime of 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).

Who stars in The Day the Sun Rose?+

The Day the Sun Rose stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Toshirō Mifune, Shima Iwashita, Takahiro Tamura and Eitarō Ozawa.

When did The Day the Sun Rose come out?+

The Day the Sun Rose is a 1968 movie directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi.

What genre is The Day the Sun Rose?+

The Day the Sun Rose is Drama film.

Who directed The Day the Sun Rose?+

The Day the Sun Rose was directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi.