The Giant
巨人伝
Synopsis
Japanese adaptation of LES MISERABLES. The last film of director Itami took inspiration from Les Miserables. Transpiring during the Southwestern War of 1877 in Japan, which was the last civil war in the country, a criminal escapes prison only to be found by a monk. The criminal decides to turn a new leaf based on their conversation and goes on to become a town's mayor. He hears news of a mistaken arrest and identity. The revelation of truth is the start of a series of miseries.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mansaku Itami
- Screenplay & Story
- Mansaku Itami
- Original Score
- Nobuo Ito
- Original Title
- 巨人伝
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mansaku Itami
Mansaku Itami, Victor Hugo
Nobuo Ito
Jun Yasumoto
Nobuyoshi Morita
Department Leadership Roster
Nobuyoshi Morita
Producer
Mansaku Itami
Director
Mansaku Itami
Screenplay
Jun Yasumoto
Director of Photography
Nobuo Ito
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Giant about?
Japanese adaptation of LES MISERABLES. The last film of director Itami took inspiration from Les Miserables. Transpiring during the Southwestern War of 1877 in Japan, which was the last civil war in the country, a criminal escapes prison only to be found by a monk. The criminal decides to turn a new leaf based on their conversation and goes on to become a town's mayor. He hears news of a mistaken arrest and identity. The revelation of truth is the start of a series of miseries.
Who directed The Giant?
The Giant was directed by Mansaku Itami.
Who stars in The Giant?
The principal cast of The Giant includes Setsuko Hara, Yoshio Kosugi, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Sadao Maruyama, Masako Tsutsumi.
When was The Giant released and how long is it?
The Giant was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Giant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giant was composed by Nobuo Ito.
Is The Giant based on a book or true story?
The Giant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Hugo".