Black Rain
黒い雨
“We do not live only to die.”
Synopsis
Shigematsu Shizuma, who lives with his family in a village near Fukuyama, was in Hiroshima with his wife and niece just after the devastating atomic bombing, a tragedy that cruelly took the lives of thousands of people and forever marked the harsh existence of the survivors.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-31
Top Cast
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Yoshiko Tanaka
Yasuko
Kazuo Kitamura
Shigematsu Shizuma
Etsuko Ichihara
Shigeko Shizuma
Masato Yamada
Tatsu
Shoichi Ozawa
Shokichi
Norihei Miki
Kotaro
Hisako Hara
Kin
Tamaki Sawa
Woman in Ikemoto-ya
Akiji Kobayashi
Katayama
Kazuko Shirakawa
Old Woman with White Flag
Kenjirou Ishimaru
Aono
Taiji Tonoyama
Old Priest
Fujio Tokita
Old Woman with Burns
Toshie Kusunoki
Kane
Reiko Nanao
Rui
Sabu Kawahara
Kanemaru
Noboru Mitani
Post Office Clerk
Hideji Ōtaki
Dr. Fujita
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gent International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shōhei Imamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshirō Ishidō, Shōhei Imamura
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 黒い雨
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Hayashibara Group, Imamura Productions, TFC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shōhei Imamura
Toshirō Ishidō, Shōhei Imamura, Masuji Ibuse
Tōru Takemitsu
Takashi Kawamata
Hajime Okayasu
Shigeyuki Endō, Hiroaki Masubayashi, Toshiya Nomura, Hisashi Iino, Shōhei Imamura
Department Leadership Roster
Toshirō Ishidō
Screenplay
Shōhei Imamura
Screenplay
Shōhei Imamura
Director
Shigeyuki Endō
Producer
Hiroaki Masubayashi
Producer
Toshiya Nomura
Producer
Hisashi Iino
Producer
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Takashi Kawamata
Director of Photography
Hajime Okayasu
Editor
Hidefumi Sueyoshi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Rain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Rain about?
Shigematsu Shizuma, who lives with his family in a village near Fukuyama, was in Hiroshima with his wife and niece just after the devastating atomic bombing, a tragedy that cruelly took the lives of thousands of people and forever marked the harsh existence of the survivors.
Who directed Black Rain?
Black Rain was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Who stars in Black Rain?
The principal cast of Black Rain includes Yoshiko Tanaka, Kazuo Kitamura, Etsuko Ichihara, Masato Yamada, Shoichi Ozawa.
When was Black Rain released and how long is it?
Black Rain was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Rain was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.
Is Black Rain based on a book or true story?
Black Rain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Masuji Ibuse".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Rain?
Black Rain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).