Run Melos!(1981)
走れメロス
Run Melos! Synopsis
Hashire Melos! is the title of two Japanese animated films. The first was directed by Tomoharu Katsumata and released on Japanese television on February 7, 1981. It was either 68 or 87 minutes long, and its official title did not include the exclamation mark on the end. The second, with the exclamation mark, was a 107-minute remake of the first and was released on July 25, 1992. It featured direction and screenplay by Masaaki Osumi, music by Kazumasa Oda, art by Hiroyuki Okiura and Satoshi Kon, and background art by Hiroshi Ohno. Both were produced by Toei Company Ltd. Visual 80, and both were based on the original short story written by Osamu Dazai in 1940.
Run Melos! (1981) is a history, animation, adventure and drama film directed by Tomoharu Katsumata, released on February 7, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Toshio Furukawa and Makio Inoue. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Tomoharu Katsumata
- Writers:
- Keinosuke Uekusa, Osamu Dazai
- Production:
- Visual 80, Toei Animation, Fuji Television Network
- Status:
- Released
Run Melos! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Tomoharu Katsumata, written by Keinosuke Uekusa and Osamu Dazai.
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Run Melos! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Run Melos! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Run Melos! online?
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Who stars in Run Melos!?
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The main cast of Run Melos! (1981) includes Toshio Furukawa and Makio Inoue. The film was directed by Tomoharu Katsumata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Run Melos! released?
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Run Melos! was released on February 7, 1981 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Run Melos! worth watching?
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Run Melos! (1981) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, animation and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.