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Ghost Ship Part 1

September 23, 1957 1h 26m

Originally released in 1957. Ghost Ship Part 1 is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Ryutaro Otomo, and Denjirō Ōkōchi

Synopsis

As Part I opens, Jubei (Denjiro Okochi), the best of sea skippers, is unable to overcome the stormy seas of Luzon. All hands on board the Kannonmaru were lost except for Shinkei, who alone made his way to land & eventually home to inform his grandson Jiromaru (Kinnosuke Nakamura) that his father Jubei met with disaster. Young Jiromaru tells his grandfather that he doesn't want to be a skipper like his father, but wants to go to Kyoto and become a samurai…

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 23, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 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

  • Toei Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghost Ship Part 1 about?

As Part I opens, Jubei (Denjiro Okochi), the best of sea skippers, is unable to overcome the stormy seas of Luzon. All hands on board the Kannonmaru were lost except for Shinkei, who alone made his...

Who directed Ghost Ship Part 1?

Ghost Ship Part 1 was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.

How long is Ghost Ship Part 1?

Ghost Ship Part 1 has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Ghost Ship Part 1 released?

Ghost Ship Part 1 was released on September 23, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ghost Ship Part 1?

The main cast of Ghost Ship Part 1 includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Ryutaro Otomo, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Yumiko Hasegawa, Eiko Maruyama.