The Morning Sun Shines(1929)
朝日は輝く
The Morning Sun Shines Synopsis
The Morning Sun Shines is a fiction-documentary film by Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina. The film is a combination of a drama about a reporter, and documentary footage about newspaper production. Only 25 minutes of footage has survived.
The Morning Sun Shines (1929) is a drama and documentary film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, released on April 12, 1929 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Takako Irie, Joji Oka, Kōju Murata and Eiji Nakano. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers:
- Chiio Kimura
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Budget:
- $25
- Status:
- Released
The Morning Sun Shines Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takako Irie
as girl in the elevator
Joji Oka
as (as Susumu Minobe): Hiroo Karasaki, Head of Delegation
Kōju Murata
as Kusaka
Eiji Nakano
as Hayafusa
Ranko Sawa
as Asako Akizuki
- Heitaro Doi
Heitaro Doi
as Kōhei Akizuki
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, written by Chiio Kimura.
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The Morning Sun Shines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Morning Sun Shines – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Morning Sun Shines online?
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Who stars in The Morning Sun Shines?
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The main cast of The Morning Sun Shines (1929) includes Takako Irie, Joji Oka, Kōju Murata, Eiji Nakano and Ranko Sawa. The film was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Morning Sun Shines released?
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The Morning Sun Shines was released on April 12, 1929 and runs for 25m.
Is The Morning Sun Shines worth watching?
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The Morning Sun Shines (1929) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.