The Thick-Walled Room(1956)
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The Thick-Walled Room Synopsis
A group of rank-and-file soldiers are jailed for crimes against humanity, themselves victims of a nation refusing to bear its burdens as a whole.
The Thick-Walled Room (1956) is a drama and war film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, released on October 31, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Torahiko Hamada, Kō Mishima, Tsutomu Shimomoto and Kinzō Shin. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Masaki Kobayashi
- Writers:
- Kōbō Abe
- Producers:
- Takeshi Ogura
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Kusuda
- Composer:
- Chūji Kinoshita
- Production:
- Shochiku, Shinei Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Thick-Walled Room Cast & Crew
Main cast
Torahiko Hamada
as Yamashita
Kō Mishima
as Yokota
Tsutomu Shimomoto
as Kimura
Kinzō Shin
as Kawanishi
Kōji Mitsui
as Nishimura
Yūnosuke Itō
as Heo (Korean)
Ryōhei Uchida
as Yokota's brother
Toshiko Kobayashi
as Yamashita's sister
- Ryuji Kita
Ryuji Kita
Keiko Kishi
as Yoshiko
Eitarō Ozawa
as Hamada
Yūko Mochizuki
as Hamada's wife
Key crew
Directed by Masaki Kobayashi, written by Kōbō Abe, produced by Takeshi Ogura.
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The Thick-Walled Room Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Thick-Walled Room – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thick-Walled Room online?
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The Thick-Walled Room (1956) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Thick-Walled Room?
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The main cast of The Thick-Walled Room (1956) includes Torahiko Hamada, Kō Mishima, Tsutomu Shimomoto, Kinzō Shin and Kōji Mitsui. The film was directed by Masaki Kobayashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thick-Walled Room released?
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The Thick-Walled Room was released on October 31, 1956 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Thick-Walled Room worth watching?
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The Thick-Walled Room (1956) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.