Japan Sinks
Originally released in 2006. Japan Sinks is a drama/thriller film. directed by Shinji Higuchi. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Ko Shibasaki, and Etsushi Toyokawa
Synopsis
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Box Office
$47.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
as Toshio Onodera
Ko Shibasaki
as Reiko Abe
Etsushi Toyokawa
as Yusuke Tadokoro
Mao Daichi
as Saori Takamori
Mitsuhiro Oikawa
as Yuki Tatsuya
Mayuko Fukuda
as Misaki Kuraki
Hideko Yoshida
as Tamae Tanokura
Akira Emoto
as Professor Fukuhara
Jun Kunimura
as Acting Prime Minister Kyosuke Nozaki
Koji Ishizaka
as Prime Minister Naoyuki Yamamoto
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $47,636,016
Production Companies
- dentsu
- J-dream
- MBS
- Sedic
- Shogakukan
- TOHO
- TBS
- Stardust Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Japan Sinks about?
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists ...
Who directed Japan Sinks?
Japan Sinks was directed by Shinji Higuchi.
How long is Japan Sinks?
Japan Sinks has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Japan Sinks released?
Japan Sinks was released on July 15, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Japan Sinks?
The main cast of Japan Sinks includes Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Ko Shibasaki, Etsushi Toyokawa, Mao Daichi, Mitsuhiro Oikawa.