The Top of Mount Fuji
富士山頂
Synopsis
A touching drama based on the novel of the same name by Eikichi Hashimoto. In the 23rd year of the Meiji period, weather forecasts were rarely correct, and people endlessly suffered from typhoons and natural disasters. Nonaka Itaru, a private meteorologist, settled on Mount Fuji during the harsh winter, where it was thought impossible to overwinter, and opens up the future of high-altitude weather observations in Japan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Yamashita
- Screenplay & Story
- Hideo Yamashita, Nobuo Shimizu
- Original Score
- Noboru Nishiyama
- Original Title
- 富士山頂
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Yamashita
Hideo Yamashita, Nobuo Shimizu, Eikichi Hashimoto
Noboru Nishiyama
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Yamashita
Screenplay
Hideo Yamashita
Director
Nobuo Shimizu
Screenplay
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What is The Top of Mount Fuji about?
A touching drama based on the novel of the same name by Eikichi Hashimoto. In the 23rd year of the Meiji period, weather forecasts were rarely correct, and people endlessly suffered from typhoons and natural disasters. Nonaka Itaru, a private meteorologist, settled on Mount Fuji during the harsh winter, where it was thought impossible to overwinter, and opens up the future of high-altitude weather observations in Japan.
Who directed The Top of Mount Fuji?
The Top of Mount Fuji was directed by Hideo Yamashita.
Who stars in The Top of Mount Fuji?
The principal cast of The Top of Mount Fuji includes Kinya Morikawa, Masako Ikeda, Kanta Mori, Yoshiei Fukami, Gōzō Sōma.
When was The Top of Mount Fuji released and how long is it?
The Top of Mount Fuji was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Top of Mount Fuji?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Top of Mount Fuji was composed by Noboru Nishiyama.
Is The Top of Mount Fuji based on a book or true story?
The Top of Mount Fuji is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eikichi Hashimoto".