The Sun
Originally released in 2005. The Sun is a drama/history film. directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
Starring Issey Ogata, Robert Dawson, and Kaori Momoi
Synopsis
A re-imagination of Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII draws to a close.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (64 votes)
Box Office
$217.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
Issey Ogata
as Emperor Shouwa-Tennou Hirohito
Robert Dawson
as General Douglas MacArthur
Kaori Momoi
as Empress Kojun
Shiro Sano
as The chamberlain
Dmitriy Podnozov
Shinmei Tsuji
as Old servant
Taijirō Tamura
as scientist
Georgi Pitskhelauri
as midshipman
Hiroya Morita
as Suzuki, Prime Minister
Toshiaki Nishizawa
as Yonai, Minister of the Navy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Revenue
- $217,379
Production Companies
- Nikola Film
- Proline Film
- Downtown Pictures
- MACT Productions
- Riforma Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sun about?
A re-imagination of Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII draws to a close.
Who directed The Sun?
The Sun was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
How long is The Sun?
The Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Sun released?
The Sun was released on February 17, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sun?
The main cast of The Sun includes Issey Ogata, Robert Dawson, Kaori Momoi, Shiro Sano, Dmitriy Podnozov.