Elephant from "Zoo Story"(1957)
「動物園物語」より 象
Elephant from "Zoo Story" Synopsis
The fifth film in the Toho Diamond series, following "The Hateful Thing." Based on the true story of "Zoo Story" by author Fukuda Saburo. During the Tokyo air raids of World War II, Zen-san, an elephant keeper at Ueno Zoo, is faced with the heartbreaking task of euthanizing Tonki, a beloved elephant, due to food shortages and wartime pressures. Unable to carry out the order, Zen-san secretly feeds Tonki, but the elephant is ultimately shot by the military police. The film poignantly captures Zen-san’s despair and the devastation of war, as he reflects on his powerlessness amid the chaos.
Elephant from "Zoo Story" (1957) is a drama film directed by Kajirō Yamamoto, released on April 9, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Kenichi Enomoto, Keiju Kobayashi, Momoko Kôchi and Kyōko Anzai.
- Director:
- Kajirō Yamamoto
- Writers:
- Saburo Fukuda, Kajirō Yamamoto
- Producers:
- Jin Usami
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Elephant from "Zoo Story" Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenichi Enomoto
as Zen-san (Elephant Officer)
Keiju Kobayashi
as Head of Animal Care Division, Higashi
Momoko Kôchi
as Yoshiko (Student mobilization)
Kyōko Anzai
as Miyazawa Sensei
Yoshio Kosugi
as Sugiura (Gatekeeper)
Sachio Sakai
as Tamura (Lion Officer)
- Sōji Ubukata
Sōji Ubukata
as Director of Toda Zoo
Noriko Honma
as Tetsu (Zen's wife)
- Okayu Taka
Okayu Taka
as Takahashi (Leopard)
- Akira Sera
Akira Sera
as Ito (Small Bird)
- Mitsuo Tsuda
Mitsuo Tsuda
as Inoue (Camel handler)
Tadao Nakamaru
as Narita (Sergeant)
Key crew
Directed by Kajirō Yamamoto, written by Saburo Fukuda and Kajirō Yamamoto, produced by Jin Usami.
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Elephant from "Zoo Story" – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elephant from "Zoo Story" online?
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Who stars in Elephant from "Zoo Story"?
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The main cast of Elephant from "Zoo Story" (1957) includes Kenichi Enomoto, Keiju Kobayashi, Momoko Kôchi, Kyōko Anzai and Yoshio Kosugi. The film was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elephant from "Zoo Story" released?
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Elephant from "Zoo Story" was released on April 9, 1957 and runs for 1h 7m.