Song of the Horse
馬の歌
Synopsis
Akira Kurosawa’s only television work—a lyrical documentary that follows a thoroughbred from birth and training to the Japan Derby—framed by a grandfather’s narration to his grandson about the fading bond between people and horses.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa, Ryō Kinoshita
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Kurosawa, Ryō Kinoshita
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 馬の歌
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Kurosawa Production, Nippon Television Network Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Kurosawa, Ryō Kinoshita
Akira Kurosawa, Ryō Kinoshita
Masaru Satō
Tatsuhiko Goto, Yōichi Matsue
Department Leadership Roster
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Akira Kurosawa
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Writer
Ryō Kinoshita
Writer
Tatsuhiko Goto
Producer
Yōichi Matsue
Producer
Ryō Kinoshita
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Akira Kurosawa (黒沢 明, March 23, 1910 – September 6, 1998) was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema, he directed 30 films in a career spanning 57 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Horse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Song of the Horse about?
Akira Kurosawa’s only television work—a lyrical documentary that follows a thoroughbred from birth and training to the Japan Derby—framed by a grandfather’s narration to his grandson about the fading bond between people and horses.
Who directed Song of the Horse?
Song of the Horse was directed by Akira Kurosawa, Ryō Kinoshita.
Who stars in Song of the Horse?
The principal cast of Song of the Horse includes Hiroyuki Kawase, Noboru Mitani.
When was Song of the Horse released and how long is it?
Song of the Horse was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Song of the Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of the Horse was composed by Masaru Satō.