The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant
Originally released in 1947. The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant is a drama film. directed by Kozaburo Yoshimura. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chishū Ryū, Shinichi Himori, and Yasumi Hara
Synopsis
The film is set during the days of the scarcity of food after World War II, during which five men ate an elephant that died in a zoo. The elephant's corpse however, was infested with deadly bacteria and the men have only 30 hours left to live...
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant about?
The film is set during the days of the scarcity of food after World War II, during which five men ate an elephant that died in a zoo. The elephant's corpse however, was infested with deadly bacteri...
Who directed The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant?
The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant was directed by Kozaburo Yoshimura.
How long is The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant?
The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant released?
The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant was released on April 1, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant?
The main cast of The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant includes Chishū Ryū, Shinichi Himori, Yasumi Hara, Tōru Abe, Takashi Kanda.