Dotanba(1956)
どたんば
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Dotanba Synopsis
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.
Dotanba (1956) is a drama film directed by Ryuzo Kikushima, released on November 10, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura, Daisuke Katō and Taiji Tonoyama. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ryuzo Kikushima
- Writers:
- Ryuzo Kikushima
- Composer:
- Kozaburo Hirai
- Production:
- NHK
- Status:
- Released
Dotanba Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rentaro Mikuni
Kō Nishimura
Daisuke Katō
Taiji Tonoyama
Jun Tatara
Keiko Tsushima
Chōko Iida
Murasaki Fujima
Akitake Kōno
Noriko Sengoku
Masao Oda
Yasumi Hara
Key crew
Directed by Ryuzo Kikushima, written by Ryuzo Kikushima.
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Dotanba Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Dotanba – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dotanba online?
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Dotanba (1956) is available to stream on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dotanba?
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The main cast of Dotanba (1956) includes Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura, Daisuke Katō, Taiji Tonoyama and Jun Tatara. The film was directed by Ryuzo Kikushima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dotanba released?
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Dotanba was released on November 10, 1956 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Dotanba worth watching?
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Dotanba (1956) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.