Tower of Lilies
ひめゆりの塔
Synopsis
A group of Okinawan high school girls are drafted as nurses during the American invasion of the island. As the enemy army advances further, the situation for the girls becomes increasingly desperate as food and shelter run out and the number of injured climbs, leading to the film's tragic finale.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadashi Imai
- Screenplay & Story
- Yōko Mizuki
- Original Score
- Yūji Koseki
- Original Title
- ひめゆりの塔
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadashi Imai
Yōko Mizuki, Keiichirō Ishino
Yūji Koseki
Shunichirō Nakao
Akikazu Kono
Mitsuo Makino, Takero Itō, Hiroshi Okawa
Department Leadership Roster
Tadashi Imai
Director
Mitsuo Makino
Producer
Takero Itō
Producer
Yūji Koseki
Original Music Composer
Shunichirō Nakao
Director of Photography
Yōko Mizuki
Screenplay
Akikazu Kono
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tower of Lilies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tower of Lilies about?
A group of Okinawan high school girls are drafted as nurses during the American invasion of the island. As the enemy army advances further, the situation for the girls becomes increasingly desperate as food and shelter run out and the number of injured climbs, leading to the film's tragic finale.
Who directed Tower of Lilies?
Tower of Lilies was directed by Tadashi Imai.
Who stars in Tower of Lilies?
The principal cast of Tower of Lilies includes Keiko Tsushima, Eiji Okada, Kinzō Shin, Fusatarō Ishijima, Taiji Tonoyama.
When was Tower of Lilies released and how long is it?
Tower of Lilies was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Tower of Lilies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tower of Lilies was composed by Yūji Koseki.
Is Tower of Lilies based on a book or true story?
Tower of Lilies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Keiichirō Ishino".