The Ghost of Iwojima
硫黄島
Synopsis
The monologue and mysterious death of a man who survived and returned from Iwo Jima. A newspaper reporter writes an article about "The Man from Iwo Jima" asking the people who were close to him about his character and the painful memories off all those involved.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jūkichi Uno
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Yasumi
- Original Score
- Ichirō Saitō
- Original Title
- 硫黄島
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jūkichi Uno
Toshio Yasumi, Itaru Kikumura
Ichirō Saitō
Kan Inoue
Mitsuo Kondō
Department Leadership Roster
Toshio Yasumi
Screenplay
Kan Inoue
Director of Photography
Jūkichi Uno
Director
Ichirō Saitō
Original Music Composer
Mitsuo Kondō
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost of Iwojima
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghost of Iwojima about?
The monologue and mysterious death of a man who survived and returned from Iwo Jima. A newspaper reporter writes an article about "The Man from Iwo Jima" asking the people who were close to him about his character and the painful memories off all those involved.
Who directed The Ghost of Iwojima?
The Ghost of Iwojima was directed by Jūkichi Uno.
Who stars in The Ghost of Iwojima?
The principal cast of The Ghost of Iwojima includes Shirō Ōsaka, Izumi Ashikawa, Yuji Odaka, Asao Sano, Misako Watanabe.
When was The Ghost of Iwojima released and how long is it?
The Ghost of Iwojima was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost of Iwojima?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost of Iwojima was composed by Ichirō Saitō.