Kenji Comes Home
Synopsis
Kenji Comes Home is a 1949 documentary film produced by Paul F. Heard. Written and directed by Charles F. Schwep, it was filmed on location in Japan and employed native actors. The film is the story of Kenji, a repatriated prisoner of war in Japan, and his difficulties in settling down. He is torn between the glowing promises of communism and ideals of his girlfriend Aki's Christian religion. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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January 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles F. Schwep
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles F. Schwep
- Original Score
- Merle Kendrick
- Original Title
- Kenji Comes Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- Protestant Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles F. Schwep
Charles F. Schwep
Merle Kendrick
Saburō Isayama
Charles R. Senf
Paul F. Heard
Department Leadership Roster
Charles F. Schwep
Director
Paul F. Heard
Producer
Charles F. Schwep
Writer
Saburō Isayama
Director of Photography
Charles R. Senf
Editor
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What is Kenji Comes Home about?
Kenji Comes Home is a 1949 documentary film produced by Paul F. Heard. Written and directed by Charles F. Schwep, it was filmed on location in Japan and employed native actors. The film is the story of Kenji, a repatriated prisoner of war in Japan, and his difficulties in settling down. He is torn between the glowing promises of communism and ideals of his girlfriend Aki's Christian religion. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Who directed Kenji Comes Home?
Kenji Comes Home was directed by Charles F. Schwep.
Who stars in Kenji Comes Home?
The principal cast of Kenji Comes Home includes William Canfield.
When was Kenji Comes Home released and how long is it?
Kenji Comes Home was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Kenji Comes Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kenji Comes Home was composed by Merle Kendrick.