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6.4 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19681h 48mJapan

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

Director

Shinsuke Ogawa

Director of Photography

Masaki Tamura, Koshiro Otsu

Film Editing

Takako Sekizawa

Producers

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

Shinsuke Ogawa

Director

Koshiro Otsu

Director of Photography

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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.