Barefoot Gen
はだしのゲン
“The bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of a young boy.”
Synopsis
A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Barefoot Gen (1986) - Atomic Bomb Scene [4K] [35mm Film Scan]
Type: Clip • Published 2025-08-05
Top Cast
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Issei Miyazaki
Gen Nakaoka (voice)
Masaki Kouda
Shinji Nakaoka (voice)
Seiko Nakano
Eiko Nakaoka (voice)
Takao Inoue
Daikichi Nakaoka (voice)
Yoshie Shimamura
Kimie Nakaoka (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Hidezo (voice)
Katsuji Mori
Seiji Yoshida (voice)
Taeko Nakanishi
Hana (voice)
Tatsuya Jo
Narrator (voice)
Junji Nishimura
Boku Pak (voice)
Koichi Kitamura
Landlord (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mori Masaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Keiji Nakazawa
- Original Score
- Kentaro Haneda
- Original Title
- はだしのゲン
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Gen Productions, Madhouse, Tokyo Laboratory, Mushi Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mori Masaki
Keiji Nakazawa
Kentaro Haneda
Kinichi Ishikawa
Harutoshi Ogata
Yasuteru Iwase, Takanori Yoshimoto, Keiji Nakazawa
Department Leadership Roster
Kentaro Haneda
Original Music Composer
Keiji Nakazawa
Writer
Mori Masaki
Director
Yasuteru Iwase
Producer
Takanori Yoshimoto
Producer
Harutoshi Ogata
Editor
Keiji Nakazawa
Screenplay
Keiji Nakazawa
Producer
Kinichi Ishikawa
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barefoot Gen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barefoot Gen about?
A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
Who directed Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen was directed by Mori Masaki.
Who stars in Barefoot Gen?
The principal cast of Barefoot Gen includes Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, Seiko Nakano, Takao Inoue, Yoshie Shimamura.
When was Barefoot Gen released and how long is it?
Barefoot Gen was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Barefoot Gen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barefoot Gen was composed by Kentaro Haneda.
Is Barefoot Gen based on a book or true story?
Barefoot Gen is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Keiji Nakazawa".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).