Untamagiru(1989)
ウンタマギルー
Untamagiru Synopsis
A magical realist story of the legendary Okinawan hero Untamagiru participating in efforts to form an independent Okinawa before the island was returned to Japan in 1972.
Untamagiru (1989) is a drama, comedy and fantasy film directed by Gō Takamine, released on October 7, 1989 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Kaoru Kobayashi, Jun Togawa, John Sayles and Chikako Aoyama. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Gō Takamine
- Writers:
- Gō Takamine
- Cinematographer:
- Masaki Tamura
- Composer:
- Koji Ueno
- Production:
- PARCO
- Status:
- Released
Untamagiru Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kaoru Kobayashi
as Giru
Jun Togawa
as Giru's Sister
John Sayles
as US High Commissioner
Chikako Aoyama
as Mare
Rinsuke Teruya
as Barber Musician
Key crew
Directed by Gō Takamine, written by Gō Takamine.
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Untamagiru Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Untamagiru – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Untamagiru online?
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Untamagiru (1989) is available to stream on Hulu and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Untamagiru?
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The main cast of Untamagiru (1989) includes Kaoru Kobayashi, Jun Togawa, John Sayles, Chikako Aoyama and Rinsuke Teruya. The film was directed by Gō Takamine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Untamagiru released?
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Untamagiru was released on October 7, 1989 and runs for 2h.
Is Untamagiru worth watching?
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Untamagiru (1989) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.