
Summer in Sanrizuka
日本解放戦線・三里塚の夏
Synopsis
In 1968, Ogawa decided to form Ogawa Productions and locate it at the newly announced construction site of Narita International Airport in a district called Sanrizuka. Ogawa chose to locate his company in the most radical of the villages, Heta. Some farmers immediately sold their land; others vehemently protested and drew the support of social movements across the country. Together they clashed with riot police sent in to protect surveyors, who were plotting out the airport. Summer in Sanrizuka is a messy film – its chaos communicating the passions and actions on the ground.

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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinsuke Ogawa
- Original Title
- 日本解放戦線・三里塚の夏
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Ogawa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinsuke Ogawa
Masaki Tamura, Koshiro Otsu
Takako Sekizawa
Hideko Kobayashi, Hiroo Fuseya, Takatsugu Ichiyama
Department Leadership Roster
Masaki Tamura
Director of Photography
Hideko Kobayashi
Producer
Hiroo Fuseya
Producer
Takatsugu Ichiyama
Producer
Takako Sekizawa
Editor
Shinsuke Ogawa
Director
Koshiro Otsu
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer in Sanrizuka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Summer in Sanrizuka about?
In 1968, Ogawa decided to form Ogawa Productions and locate it at the newly announced construction site of Narita International Airport in a district called Sanrizuka. Ogawa chose to locate his company in the most radical of the villages, Heta. Some farmers immediately sold their land; others vehemently protested and drew the support of social movements across the country. Together they clashed with riot police sent in to protect surveyors, who were plotting out the airport. Summer in Sanrizuka is a messy film – its chaos communicating the passions and actions on the ground.
Who directed Summer in Sanrizuka?
Summer in Sanrizuka was directed by Shinsuke Ogawa.
Who stars in Summer in Sanrizuka?
The principal cast of Summer in Sanrizuka includes Not specified.
When was Summer in Sanrizuka released and how long is it?
Summer in Sanrizuka was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
