Singing in the Sun
太陽を抱け
Synopsis
After their troupe disbands, musician Moriyama and his friends join Orion Records and form “Orion Stars.” Their song Love Express becomes a hit, exposing corporate scheming but ending with success and new romances.
Top Cast
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Akira Takarada
Moriyama Tadashi
Izumi Yukimura
Yoko Tsumura
Tadao Takashima
Takahiko Chiba
Yukiji Asaoka
Chikako Kuni
Ichiro Kanbe
Shumpei Tsukamoto
Daisuke Katō
Kyosuke Tsumura
Michiyo Tamaki
Michiko Tsukamoto
Ichirō Arishima
Shozaburo Nakahara
伊藤春美
Teruko Nakahara
野辺小百合
Mari Sanjo
Asami Kuji
Setsuko Sanjo
Sadao Matsubara
Hideo Mizuno
Michiko Hamamura
Hanayo
Jun Tatara
Shibata
Santa Ariki
Shiina
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Umetsugu Inoue
- Screenplay & Story
- Nagayoshi Akasaka, Yoshio Hasuike, Rô Takenaka
- Original Score
- Tadasuke Ōno
- Original Title
- 太陽を抱け
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Umetsugu Inoue
Nagayoshi Akasaka, Yoshio Hasuike, Rô Takenaka
Tadasuke Ōno
Kōzō Okazaki
Shuichi Ihara
Department Leadership Roster
Umetsugu Inoue
Director
Nagayoshi Akasaka
Screenplay
Yoshio Hasuike
Screenplay
Rô Takenaka
Screenplay
Kōzō Okazaki
Director of Photography
Shuichi Ihara
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Singing in the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Singing in the Sun about?
After their troupe disbands, musician Moriyama and his friends join Orion Records and form “Orion Stars.” Their song Love Express becomes a hit, exposing corporate scheming but ending with success and new romances.
Who directed Singing in the Sun?
Singing in the Sun was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
Who stars in Singing in the Sun?
The principal cast of Singing in the Sun includes Akira Takarada, Izumi Yukimura, Tadao Takashima, Yukiji Asaoka, Ichiro Kanbe.
When was Singing in the Sun released and how long is it?
Singing in the Sun was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Singing in the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Singing in the Sun was composed by Tadasuke Ōno.