The Eleventh Hour
Originally released in 1957. The Eleventh Hour is a action/drama film. directed by Tomu Uchida.
Starring Takashi Shimura, Shinjirō Ehara, and Kokuten Kōdō
Synopsis
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eleventh Hour about?
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attemp...
Who directed The Eleventh Hour?
The Eleventh Hour was directed by Tomu Uchida.
How long is The Eleventh Hour?
The Eleventh Hour has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Eleventh Hour released?
The Eleventh Hour was released on November 24, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eleventh Hour?
The main cast of The Eleventh Hour includes Takashi Shimura, Shinjirō Ehara, Kokuten Kōdō, Eiji Okada, Eijirō Tōno.