Hiroshima
“The grisly events leading to the first attack with a nuclear weapon.”
Synopsis
Hiroshima is a 1995 Japanese / Canadian film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and Roger Spottiswoode about the decision-making processes that led to the dropping of the atomic bombs by the United States on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki toward the end of World War II. Except as actors, no Americans took part in the production. The three-hour film was made for television and evidently had no theatrical release, but is available on DVD for home viewing. A combination of dramatisation, historical footage, and eyewitness interviews, the film alternates between documentary footage and the dramatic recreations. Both the dramatisations and most of the original footage are presented as sepia-toned images, serving to blur the distinction between them. The languages are English and Japanese, with subtitles, and the actors are largely Canadian and Japanese.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode, Koreyoshi Kurahara
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshirō Ishidō, John Hopkins
- Original Title
- Hiroshima
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film, Cine Bazar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Spottiswoode, Koreyoshi Kurahara
Toshirō Ishidō, John Hopkins
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Spottiswoode
Director
Koreyoshi Kurahara
Director
Toshirō Ishidō
Writer
John Hopkins
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hiroshima.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiroshima
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What is Hiroshima about?
Hiroshima is a 1995 Japanese / Canadian film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and Roger Spottiswoode about the decision-making processes that led to the dropping of the atomic bombs by the United States on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki toward the end of World War II. Except as actors, no Americans took part in the production. The three-hour film was made for television and evidently had no theatrical release, but is available on DVD for home viewing. A combination of dramatisation, historical footage, and eyewitness interviews, the film alternates between documentary footage and the dramatic recreations. Both the dramatisations and most of the original footage are presented as sepia-toned images, serving to blur the distinction between them. The languages are English and Japanese, with subtitles, and the actors are largely Canadian and Japanese.
Who directed Hiroshima?
Hiroshima was directed by Roger Spottiswoode, Koreyoshi Kurahara.
Who stars in Hiroshima?
The principal cast of Hiroshima includes Wesley Addy, Kenneth Welsh, Tatsuo Matsumura, J. Winston Carroll.
When was Hiroshima released and how long is it?
Hiroshima was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.