Night on the Galactic Railroad
銀河鉄道の夜
“Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.”
Synopsis
Lonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Festival of Stars, he is magically transported onto a celestial train with his only friend, Campanella. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through the galaxy, encountering mysterious characters and grappling with life's deepest questions.
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Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985) - Titanic Scene
Type: Clip • Published 2021-12-16
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Mayumi Tanaka
Giovanni (voice)
Chika Sakamoto
Campanella (voice)
Junko Hori
Zanelli (voice)
Kaori Nakahara
Kaoru (voice)
Yoshie Shimamura
Giovanni's Mother (voice)
Reiko Niimura
Old Woman (voice)
Ayumi Ishijo
(voice)
Ayako Hori
(voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
Birdcatcher (voice)
Hidehiro Kikuchi
Young Man (voice)
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Tadashi (voice)
Shun Yashiro
(voice)
Fujio Tokita
Lighthouse Keeper (voice)
Gorō Naya
Campanella's Father (voice)
Miyuki Ichijou
Marceau (voice)
Ryuji Saikachi
Store Owner (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Wireless Operator (voice)
Tetsuya Kaji
Conductor (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gisaburō Sugii
- Screenplay & Story
- Minoru Betsuyaku
- Original Score
- Haruomi Hosono
- Original Title
- 銀河鉄道の夜
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Nippon Herald Films, The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gisaburō Sugii
Minoru Betsuyaku, Hiroshi Masumura, Kenji Miyazawa
Haruomi Hosono
Nobuo Koyama
Atsumi Tashiro, Masato Hara
Department Leadership Roster
Haruomi Hosono
Original Music Composer
Gisaburō Sugii
Director
Nobuo Koyama
Director of Photography
Minoru Betsuyaku
Screenplay
Atsumi Tashiro
Producer
Masato Hara
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night on the Galactic Railroad
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What is Night on the Galactic Railroad about?
Lonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Festival of Stars, he is magically transported onto a celestial train with his only friend, Campanella. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through the galaxy, encountering mysterious characters and grappling with life's deepest questions.
Who directed Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.
Who stars in Night on the Galactic Railroad?
The principal cast of Night on the Galactic Railroad includes Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura.
When was Night on the Galactic Railroad released and how long is it?
Night on the Galactic Railroad was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Night on the Galactic Railroad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night on the Galactic Railroad was composed by Haruomi Hosono.
Is Night on the Galactic Railroad based on a book or true story?
Night on the Galactic Railroad is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kenji Miyazawa".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).