An Ode to the Earthworm movie poster

An Ode to the Earthworm

January 1, 1982 1h 20m

Originally released in 1982. An Ode to the Earthworm is a drama film. directed by Kazuhiro Sano. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kazuhiro Sano, Yoshihiko Matsui, and Mariya Satsuki

Synopsis

After appearing in independent films by Matsui Yoshihiko and Ishii Sogo, Sano directed this independent film himself. Although this is his first film as a director, he has already established his own style of acting by playing the role of the main character, a young man with a lonely life and a gun in his hand. The film was selected for the Pia Film Festival in 1983 and was exhibited at the Edinburgh Film Festival, Antwerp Film Festival, and other film festivals overseas. This is the origin of Sano's hard and sad films.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1982 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Parco Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is An Ode to the Earthworm about?

After appearing in independent films by Matsui Yoshihiko and Ishii Sogo, Sano directed this independent film himself. Although this is his first film as a director, he has already established his o...

Who directed An Ode to the Earthworm?

An Ode to the Earthworm was directed by Kazuhiro Sano.

How long is An Ode to the Earthworm?

An Ode to the Earthworm has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was An Ode to the Earthworm released?

An Ode to the Earthworm was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in An Ode to the Earthworm?

The main cast of An Ode to the Earthworm includes Kazuhiro Sano, Yoshihiko Matsui, Mariya Satsuki, Kazuo Komizu.