Submersion of Japan(1973)
日本沈没
Submersion of Japan 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.
Submersion of Japan (1973) is a thriller, science fiction and drama film directed by Shirō Moritani, released on December 29, 1973 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Keiju Kobayashi, Hiroshi Fujioka, Ayumi Ishida and Tetsuro Tamba. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Shirō Moritani
- Writers:
- Shinobu Hashimoto, Sakyo Komatsu
- Cinematographer:
- Daisaku Kimura
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Toho Eizo Bijutsu, Toho Pictures, TOHO, Far East Laboratory
- Budget:
- $18,596,000
- Revenue:
- $49,651,320
- Status:
- Released
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Submersion of Japan Cast & Crew
Main 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
Andrew Hughes
as Australian Prime Minister
- Franz Gruber
Franz Gruber
as United Nations Committee member
Nobuo Nakamura
as Japanese Ambassador
Haruo Nakajima
as Prime Minister's Chauffeur
Hideaki Nitani
as Dr. Nakata
Isao Natsuyagi
as Yuki
Key crew
Directed by Shirō Moritani, written by Shinobu Hashimoto and Sakyo Komatsu.
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Submersion of Japan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 23 ratings.
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Submersion of Japan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Submersion of Japan online?
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Submersion of Japan (1973) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Submersion of Japan?
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The main cast of Submersion of Japan (1973) includes Keiju Kobayashi, Hiroshi Fujioka, Ayumi Ishida, Tetsuro Tamba and Shōgo Shimada. The film was directed by Shirō Moritani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Submersion of Japan released?
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Submersion of Japan was released on December 29, 1973 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is Submersion of Japan worth watching?
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Submersion of Japan (1973) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, science fiction and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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