Lost in the Wilderness
Originally released in 1986. Lost in the Wilderness is a adventure/history film. directed by Junya Satō. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshiyuki Nishida, Chieko Baisho, and Masato Furuoya
Synopsis
The life and travels of adventurer Naomi Uemura, who disappeared in Alaska in 1984. A member of the first Japanese expedition to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1970, Uemura also accomplished several "firsts". He was the first man to reach the North Pole solo, climb Denali solo, and float down the Amazon river solo. In the film, Uemura returns to Tokyo after a stint in Siorapaluk in Northern Greenland. In Tokyo, he reconnects with an old friend and, over coffee, shares his life story - from his days as a college dropout to his successful expedition to the top of Everest.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
Box Office
$12.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toshiyuki Nishida
as Naomi Uemura
Chieko Baisho
as Kimiko, Naomi's wife
Masato Furuoya
as Masao Ogawa
Go Wakabayashi
as Hiroto Nagatsuka
Muga Takewaki
as Ishiyama
Hisano Yamaoka
as Hideyo Nazaki
Nobuko Otowa
as Yasuko Moto
Hideji Ōtaki
as Matsutaro Uemura
Yatsuko Tan'ami
as Hatsu Uemura
Hisashi Igawa
as Osamu Uemura
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $12,800,000
Production Companies
- MBS
- dentsu Music and Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lost in the Wilderness about?
The life and travels of adventurer Naomi Uemura, who disappeared in Alaska in 1984. A member of the first Japanese expedition to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1970, Uemura also accomplished sev...
Who directed Lost in the Wilderness?
Lost in the Wilderness was directed by Junya Satō.
How long is Lost in the Wilderness?
Lost in the Wilderness has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Lost in the Wilderness released?
Lost in the Wilderness was released on June 7, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lost in the Wilderness?
The main cast of Lost in the Wilderness includes Toshiyuki Nishida, Chieko Baisho, Masato Furuoya, Go Wakabayashi, Muga Takewaki.