The Lighthouse
燈台
Synopsis
After returning from the war, a man falls in love at first sight with the beautiful young woman who welcomes him home only to discover she is Isako, his father’s new wife and therefore his stepmother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Suzuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Yukio Mishima, Toshiro Ide
- Original Score
- Ichirō Saitō
- Original Title
- 燈台
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Suzuki
Yukio Mishima, Toshiro Ide
Ichirō Saitō
Kôichi Iwashita
Masakatsu Kaneko
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Suzuki
Director
Toshiro Ide
Writer
Masakatsu Kaneko
Producer
Kôichi Iwashita
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lighthouse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lighthouse about?
After returning from the war, a man falls in love at first sight with the beautiful young woman who welcomes him home only to discover she is Isako, his father’s new wife and therefore his stepmother.
Who directed The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse was directed by Hideo Suzuki.
Who stars in The Lighthouse?
The principal cast of The Lighthouse includes Akira Kubo, Keiko Tsushima, Keiko Yanagawa, Fumie Noguchi, Seizaburō Kawazu.
When was The Lighthouse released and how long is it?
The Lighthouse was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lighthouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lighthouse was composed by Ichirō Saitō.