Night on the Galactic Railroad
"Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film."
Originally released in 1985. Night on the Galactic Railroad is a adventure/animation film. directed by Gisaburō Sugii.
Starring Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, and Junko Hori
Synopsis
Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (93 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mayumi Tanaka
as Giovanni (voice)
Chika Sakamoto
as Campanella (voice)
Junko Hori
as Zanelli (voice)
Kaori Nakahara
as Kaoru (voice)
Yoshie Shimamura
as Giovanni's Mother (voice)
Reiko Niimura
as Old Woman (voice)
Ayumi Ishijo
as (voice)
Ayako Hori
as (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
as Birdcatcher (voice)
Hidehiro Kikuchi
as Young Man (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nippon Herald Films
- The Asahi Shimbun
- Group TAC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night on the Galactic Railroad about?
Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbe...
Who directed Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.
How long is Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Night on the Galactic Railroad released?
Night on the Galactic Railroad was released on July 13, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Night on the Galactic Railroad?
The main cast of Night on the Galactic Railroad includes Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura.