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IMDb19671h 25mJapan

The Free Island

喜劇 大風呂敷

Synopsis

One day, after the ceasefire in the Vietnam War, Maroku Ohno rushed into an American military position. He had been wandering inland, unaware that the war had ended. He finally returned to Japan, only to find his hometown, Awaji Island, completely changed, and his former lover now married. So he began making a fortune in Tokyo with the intention of buying Awaji Island.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kō Nakahira
Screenplay & Story
Akira Saiga
Original Score
Naozumi Yamamoto
Original Title
喜劇 大風呂敷
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Nikkatsu Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kō Nakahira

Screenplay & Story

Akira Saiga

Original Score & Music

Naozumi Yamamoto

Director of Photography

Kuratarō Takamura

Department Leadership Roster

Kō Nakahira

Kō Nakahira

Director

Akira Saiga

Writer

Kuratarō Takamura

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Free Island

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Free Island about?

One day, after the ceasefire in the Vietnam War, Maroku Ohno rushed into an American military position. He had been wandering inland, unaware that the war had ended. He finally returned to Japan, only to find his hometown, Awaji Island, completely changed, and his former lover now married. So he began making a fortune in Tokyo with the intention of buying Awaji Island.

Who directed The Free Island?

The Free Island was directed by Kō Nakahira.

Who stars in The Free Island?

The principal cast of The Free Island includes Makoto Fujita, Izumi Ashikawa, Kunie Tanaka, Tonpei Hidari, Nana Kinomi.

When was The Free Island released and how long is it?

The Free Island was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for The Free Island?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Free Island was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto.