Dash to the Sun
太陽に突っ走れ
Synopsis
A song drama based on the autobiographical song "The sun is laughing" by composer Endo Minoru. It tells the story of a young man who moves to Tokyo with a big dream of becoming a composer, and despite the unfamiliar city life, sticks to his original intentions with the gentle encouragement of his young wife, and takes the music world by storm.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryuichi Takamori
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuichi Ikeda
- Original Score
- Minoru Endo
- Original Title
- 太陽に突っ走れ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryuichi Takamori
Yuichi Ikeda, Minoru Endo
Minoru Endo
Shoei Nishikawa
Yoshiki Nagasawa
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuichi Takamori
Director
Minoru Endo
Original Music Composer
Yoshiki Nagasawa
Editor
Yuichi Ikeda
Screenplay
Shoei Nishikawa
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dash to the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dash to the Sun about?
A song drama based on the autobiographical song "The sun is laughing" by composer Endo Minoru. It tells the story of a young man who moves to Tokyo with a big dream of becoming a composer, and despite the unfamiliar city life, sticks to his original intentions with the gentle encouragement of his young wife, and takes the music world by storm.
Who directed Dash to the Sun?
Dash to the Sun was directed by Ryuichi Takamori.
Who stars in Dash to the Sun?
The principal cast of Dash to the Sun includes Sonny Chiba, Yukiyo Toake, Hiroyuki Nagato, Kenji Imai, Reiko Ōhara.
When was Dash to the Sun released and how long is it?
Dash to the Sun was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Dash to the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dash to the Sun was composed by Minoru Endo.