Night and Fog in Japan(1960)
日本の夜と霧
Night and Fog in Japan Synopsis
Long takes and a highly theatrical visual approach combine to form a tense and confrontational look at the decline of a socialist student activists' movement in Japan.
Night and Fog in Japan (1960) is a drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, released on October 9, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Miyuki Kuwano, Fumio Watanabe, Masahiko Tsugawa and Hiroshi Akutagawa. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers:
- Toshirō Ishidō, Nagisa Ōshima
- Cinematographer:
- Takashi Kawamata
- Composer:
- Riichirō Manabe
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Night and Fog in Japan (1960) Trailer
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Night and Fog in Japan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miyuki Kuwano
as Reiko Harada
Fumio Watanabe
as Haruaki Nozawa
Masahiko Tsugawa
as Ôta
Hiroshi Akutagawa
as Prof. Udagawa
Kei Satō
as Sakamaki
Rokkō Toura
as Higashiura Toura
Akiko Koyama
as Misako Nakagawa
- Shinko Ujiie
Shinko Ujiie
as Mrs. Udagawa
- Ichirô Hayami
Ichirô Hayami
as Takumi
- Takao Yoshizawa
Takao Yoshizawa
as Katsuhiko Nakayama
Key crew
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, written by Toshirō Ishidō and Nagisa Ōshima.
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Night and Fog in Japan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 29 ratings.
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Night and Fog in Japan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night and Fog in Japan online?
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Night and Fog in Japan (1960) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Night and Fog in Japan?
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The main cast of Night and Fog in Japan (1960) includes Miyuki Kuwano, Fumio Watanabe, Masahiko Tsugawa, Hiroshi Akutagawa and Kei Satō. The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night and Fog in Japan released?
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Night and Fog in Japan was released on October 9, 1960 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Night and Fog in Japan worth watching?
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Night and Fog in Japan (1960) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Night and Fog in Japan?
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