Submersion of Japan
Originally released in 1973. Submersion of Japan is a thriller/science fiction film. directed by Shirō Moritani. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Keiju Kobayashi, Hiroshi Fujioka, and Ayumi Ishida
Synopsis
A team of geophysicists investigating seismic activity on the seafloor discover that the islands of Japan, after suffering from massive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, will be pulled into the ocean, killing millions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (20 votes)
Budget
$18.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$49.7M
2.7x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Keiju Kobayashi
as Dr. Tadokoro
Hiroshi Fujioka
as Onodera Toshio
Ayumi Ishida
as Abe Reiko
Tetsuro Tamba
as Prime Minister Yamamoto
Shōgo Shimada
as Old man Watari
John Fujioka
as Narita
Andrew Hughes
as Australian Prime Minister
Franz Gruber
as United Nations Committee member
Nobuo Nakamura
as Japanese Ambassador
Haruo Nakajima
as Prime Minister's Chauffeur
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $18,596,000
- Revenue
- $49,651,320
Production Companies
- Toho Eizo Bijutsu
- Toho Pictures
- TOHO
- Far East Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Submersion of Japan about?
A team of geophysicists investigating seismic activity on the seafloor discover that the islands of Japan, after suffering from massive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, will be pulled into the o...
Who directed Submersion of Japan?
Submersion of Japan was directed by Shirō Moritani.
How long is Submersion of Japan?
Submersion of Japan has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Submersion of Japan released?
Submersion of Japan was released on December 29, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Submersion of Japan?
The main cast of Submersion of Japan includes Keiju Kobayashi, Hiroshi Fujioka, Ayumi Ishida, Tetsuro Tamba, Shōgo Shimada.