The Day the Sun Rose(1968)
祇園祭
The Day the Sun Rose Synopsis
Shinkichi, a peasant employed as a cloth-dyer, has a dream: in the midst of the civil war which ravages Japan, he hopes to revive the long-banned custom of the Kyoto Gion Festival, and by doing so, bring together the warring clans and rampaging brigands in peaceful celebration.
The Day the Sun Rose (1968) is a drama film directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi, released on November 23, 1968 with a runtime of 2h 48m. It stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Toshirō Mifune, Shima Iwashita and Takahiro Tamura. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Tetsuya Yamanouchi
- Writers:
- Katsumi Nishiguchi, Naoyuki Suzuki, Kunio Shimizu
- Cinematographer:
- Shintarō Kawasaki
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Nippon Eiga Fukko Kyokai
- Status:
- Released
The Day the Sun Rose Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kinnosuke Nakamura
as Shinkichi
Toshirō Mifune
as Kumaza
Shima Iwashita
as Ayame
Takahiro Tamura
Eitarō Ozawa
Kunie Tanaka
Tomo'o Nagai
Orie Satō
Hisako Takihana
Kamatari Fujiwara
Masami Shimojō
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Key crew
Directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi, written by Katsumi Nishiguchi, Naoyuki Suzuki and Kunio Shimizu.
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The Day the Sun Rose Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Day the Sun Rose – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Day the Sun Rose?
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The main cast of The Day the Sun Rose (1968) includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Toshirō Mifune, Shima Iwashita, Takahiro Tamura and Eitarō Ozawa. The film was directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day the Sun Rose released?
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The Day the Sun Rose was released on November 23, 1968 and runs for 2h 48m.
Is The Day the Sun Rose worth watching?
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The Day the Sun Rose (1968) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.