A Grain of Wheat
一粒の麦
Synopsis
The film depicts a group of boys and girls who graduate from a local junior high school and head to Tokyo to find employment, and the teachers who watch over them. Co-written by newcomer Shigeki Chiba and Kaneto Shindo, the film was directed by Kozaburo Yoshimura.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kōzaburō Yoshimura
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō, Shigeki Chiba
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 一粒の麦
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kōzaburō Yoshimura
Kaneto Shindō, Shigeki Chiba
Sei Ikeno
Yoshihisa Nakagawa
Masaichi Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Kaneto Shindō
Writer
Shigeki Chiba
Writer
Masaichi Nagata
Producer
Kōzaburō Yoshimura
Director
Yoshihisa Nakagawa
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Grain of Wheat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Grain of Wheat about?
The film depicts a group of boys and girls who graduate from a local junior high school and head to Tokyo to find employment, and the teachers who watch over them. Co-written by newcomer Shigeki Chiba and Kaneto Shindo, the film was directed by Kozaburo Yoshimura.
Who directed A Grain of Wheat?
A Grain of Wheat was directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura.
Who stars in A Grain of Wheat?
The principal cast of A Grain of Wheat includes Kenji Sugawara, Ayako Wakao, Eijirō Tōno, Masahiro Kinoshita, Isamu Nakane.
When was A Grain of Wheat released and how long is it?
A Grain of Wheat was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for A Grain of Wheat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Grain of Wheat was composed by Sei Ikeno.