Lightning(1952)
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Lightning Synopsis
The story of Kiyoko, a young woman who has successfully managed to make a break with her dysfunctional family who have been trying to arrange a marriage for her with a disagreeable man whom she has rejected.
Lightning (1952) is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, released on October 9, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Hideko Takamine, Mitsuko Miura, Kyōko Kagawa and Chieko Murata. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikio Naruse
- Writers:
- Fumiko Hayashi, Sumie Tanaka
- Cinematographer:
- Shigeyoshi Mine
- Composer:
- Ichirō Saitō
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Lightning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hideko Takamine
as Kiyoko
Mitsuko Miura
as Mitsuko
Kyōko Kagawa
as Tsubomi
Chieko Murata
as Nuiko
Jun Negami
as Shuzo
Eitarō Ozawa
as Tsunakichi
Kumeko Urabe
as Osei
Chieko Nakakita
as Ritsu
Hisako Takihana
as Tome
Kenjiro Uemura
as Ryuzo
- Mariko Sugioka
Mariko Sugioka
as Katsura
- Osamu Maruyama
Osamu Maruyama
as Kasuke
Key crew
Directed by Mikio Naruse, written by Fumiko Hayashi and Sumie Tanaka.
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Lightning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 30 ratings.
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Lightning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lightning online?
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Lightning (1952) is available to stream on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lightning?
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The main cast of Lightning (1952) includes Hideko Takamine, Mitsuko Miura, Kyōko Kagawa, Chieko Murata and Jun Negami. The film was directed by Mikio Naruse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lightning released?
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Lightning was released on October 9, 1952 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Lightning worth watching?
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Lightning (1952) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.