The Sands of Kurobe
Originally released in 1968. The Sands of Kurobe is a drama film. directed by Kei Kumai. With a runtime of 3h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Yūjirō Ishihara, and Osamu Takizawa
Synopsis
Kitagawa is an engineer charged with construction of a gigantic tunnel through the Japan Alps for the transportation of equipment in the building of the massive Kurobe Dam. The tunnel crosses an earthquake fault and Kitagawa is beleaguered not only by cave-ins and flooding, but by strife between management and the workers's union. Adding to Kitagawa's stress is the knowledge that as his attention is pulled inexorably toward the tunnel construction, his youngest daughter is dying from leukemia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
3h 16m
196 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Ishihara Productions
- Mifune Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sands of Kurobe about?
Kitagawa is an engineer charged with construction of a gigantic tunnel through the Japan Alps for the transportation of equipment in the building of the massive Kurobe Dam. The tunnel crosses an ea...
Who directed The Sands of Kurobe?
The Sands of Kurobe was directed by Kei Kumai.
How long is The Sands of Kurobe?
The Sands of Kurobe has a runtime of 3 hours and 16 minutes (196 minutes total).
When was The Sands of Kurobe released?
The Sands of Kurobe was released on March 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sands of Kurobe?
The main cast of The Sands of Kurobe includes Toshirō Mifune, Yūjirō Ishihara, Osamu Takizawa, Takashi Shimura, Shūji Sano.