The Sharks
鮫
Synopsis
A film adaptation of Masatsugu Nobuhiko's novel of the same name, directed by Tasaka Tomotaka and starring Nakamura Kinnosuke. This literary epic tells the story of how the protagonist, who has become mired in evil due to his poverty and low position, eventually awakens to humanity through an encounter with a nun. Shark was born without a father in a fishing village where the main occupation is catching sharks. In his poor and humiliating life, his only source of comfort is the tender love of his mother. However, on the night of a festival, the village burns to the ground and his mother dies. Left alone, Shark sets off for Kyoto with an old caster.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomotaka Tasaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoyuki Suzuki
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 鮫
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomotaka Tasaka
Naoyuki Suzuki, Masatsugu Nobuhiko
Masaru Satō
Masahiko Iimura
Department Leadership Roster
Tomotaka Tasaka
Director
Naoyuki Suzuki
Screenplay
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Masahiko Iimura
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sharks
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What is The Sharks about?
A film adaptation of Masatsugu Nobuhiko's novel of the same name, directed by Tasaka Tomotaka and starring Nakamura Kinnosuke. This literary epic tells the story of how the protagonist, who has become mired in evil due to his poverty and low position, eventually awakens to humanity through an encounter with a nun. Shark was born without a father in a fishing village where the main occupation is catching sharks. In his poor and humiliating life, his only source of comfort is the tender love of his mother. However, on the night of a festival, the village burns to the ground and his mother dies. Left alone, Shark sets off for Kyoto with an old caster.
Who directed The Sharks?
The Sharks was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.
Who stars in The Sharks?
The principal cast of The Sharks includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yoshiko Mita, Michiyo Kogure, Daisuke Katō, Yoshi Katō.
When was The Sharks released and how long is it?
The Sharks was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sharks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sharks was composed by Masaru Satō.
Is The Sharks based on a book or true story?
The Sharks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Masatsugu Nobuhiko".