An Engineer's Assistant
ある機関助士
Synopsis
"In my filmography, An Engineer’s Assistant (1963) is called my “first film.” This PR film on the safety of the Japanese National Railways was designed to be “self-criticism” after the big accident on the Joban line at Mikawashima Station, which had occurred in 1962. Right after the events back then, the responsibility for the accident was considered to be negligence of the engineer and the engineer’s assistant. The topic of this project was the promotion of a new device to avoid accidents. However, I had seen that the true cause of the accident was a congested service schedule, and I consciously placed emphasis on the depiction of the actual work of the engineer and his assistant, and of those who had chosen the route and were responsible for safety on the line on which the accident took place."
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noriaki Tsuchimoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Noriaki Tsuchimoto
- Original Score
- Minoru Miki
- Original Title
- ある機関助士
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noriaki Tsuchimoto
Noriaki Tsuchimoto
Minoru Miki
Teizo Oguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Noriaki Tsuchimoto
Director
Noriaki Tsuchimoto
Writer
Noriaki Tsuchimoto
Screenplay
Teizo Oguchi
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Engineer's Assistant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Engineer's Assistant about?
"In my filmography, An Engineer’s Assistant (1963) is called my “first film.” This PR film on the safety of the Japanese National Railways was designed to be “self-criticism” after the big accident on the Joban line at Mikawashima Station, which had occurred in 1962. Right after the events back then, the responsibility for the accident was considered to be negligence of the engineer and the engineer’s assistant. The topic of this project was the promotion of a new device to avoid accidents. However, I had seen that the true cause of the accident was a congested service schedule, and I consciously placed emphasis on the depiction of the actual work of the engineer and his assistant, and of those who had chosen the route and were responsible for safety on the line on which the accident took place."
Who directed An Engineer's Assistant?
An Engineer's Assistant was directed by Noriaki Tsuchimoto.
Who stars in An Engineer's Assistant?
The principal cast of An Engineer's Assistant includes Not specified.
When was An Engineer's Assistant released and how long is it?
An Engineer's Assistant was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for An Engineer's Assistant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Engineer's Assistant was composed by Minoru Miki.