Explosion!
Originally released in 1939. Explosion! is a drama film. directed by Tomotaka Tasaka. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ryo Akaboshi, Noboru Asahi, and Yûji Azuma
Synopsis
"Around the time he made such remarkably ambivalent war films as Mud and Soldiers and Five Scouts, Tasaka directed this 'home front' comedy-drama which is too bizarre to be serious propaganda. [The plot revolves around a public contribution campaign to buy airplanes.] The mayor's aviator son promises to fly over the village in salute, and much of the narrative concerns the preparations for this great event. Tasaka throws in a few songs, some village humor and satire, and tremendous camera mobility, finally wringing every possible effect from his climax." John Gillett, British Film Institute
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explosion! about?
"Around the time he made such remarkably ambivalent war films as Mud and Soldiers and Five Scouts, Tasaka directed this 'home front' comedy-drama which is too bizarre to be serious propaganda. [The...
Who directed Explosion!?
Explosion! was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.
How long is Explosion!?
Explosion! has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Explosion! released?
Explosion! was released on February 15, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Explosion!?
The main cast of Explosion! includes Ryo Akaboshi, Noboru Asahi, Yûji Azuma, Donguriboya, Masako Fujimura.