Tokyo 1958
東京1958
Synopsis
A collaborative, newsreel-style portrait of Tokyo in 1957–58, blending photography, animation, and historical imagery to capture the city’s labor, rituals, and nightlife at the moment it became the world’s largest metropolis.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Ogi, Sadamu Maruo, Hiroshi Teshigahara, Yoshiro Kawazu, Kanzaburo Mushanokoji, Susumu Hani, Kyushiro Kusakabe, Ryuichiro Sakisaka, Zenzō Matsuyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Kyushiro Kusakabe, Kanzaburo Mushanokoji, Hiroshi Teshigahara, Susumu Hani, Ryuichiro Sakisaka, Sadamu Maruo, Masahiro Ogi, Zenzō Matsuyama, Yoshiro Kawazu
- Original Score
- Hiroo Hara
- Original Title
- 東京1958
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Cinema 58
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Ogi, Sadamu Maruo, Hiroshi Teshigahara, Yoshiro Kawazu, Kanzaburo Mushanokoji, Susumu Hani, Kyushiro Kusakabe, Ryuichiro Sakisaka, Zenzō Matsuyama
Kyushiro Kusakabe, Kanzaburo Mushanokoji, Hiroshi Teshigahara, Susumu Hani, Ryuichiro Sakisaka, Sadamu Maruo, Masahiro Ogi, Zenzō Matsuyama, Yoshiro Kawazu
Hiroo Hara
Masahiro Ogi, Susumu Hani, Hiroshi Teshigahara
Susumu Hani, Zenzō Matsuyama, Kanzaburo Mushanokoji, Kyushiro Kusakabe, Sadamu Maruo
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Ogi
Director
Hiroo Hara
Original Music Composer
Sadamu Maruo
Director
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Director
Yoshiro Kawazu
Director
Kanzaburo Mushanokoji
Director
Susumu Hani
Director
Kyushiro Kusakabe
Director
Ryuichiro Sakisaka
Director
Zenzō Matsuyama
Director
Kyushiro Kusakabe
Screenplay
Susumu Hani
Producer
Masahiro Ogi
Editor
Kanzaburo Mushanokoji
Screenplay
Susumu Hani
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tokyo 1958.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo 1958
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tokyo 1958 about?
A collaborative, newsreel-style portrait of Tokyo in 1957–58, blending photography, animation, and historical imagery to capture the city’s labor, rituals, and nightlife at the moment it became the world’s largest metropolis.
Who directed Tokyo 1958?
Tokyo 1958 was directed by Masahiro Ogi, Sadamu Maruo, Hiroshi Teshigahara, Yoshiro Kawazu, Kanzaburo Mushanokoji, Susumu Hani, Kyushiro Kusakabe, Ryuichiro Sakisaka, Zenzō Matsuyama.
Who stars in Tokyo 1958?
The principal cast of Tokyo 1958 includes Donald Richie.
When was Tokyo 1958 released and how long is it?
Tokyo 1958 was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Tokyo 1958?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tokyo 1958 was composed by Hiroo Hara.