River Without a Bridge
橋のない川
Synopsis
Brothers Koji and Seitaro Hatana, belong to the "outcast" caste. Despite their personal qualities—intelligence and fairness—they encounter numerous obstacles due to their caste affiliation. Together with other "outcasts," the brothers take up the fight for their human rights.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadashi Imai
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasutaro Yagi
- Original Score
- Michio Mamiya
- Original Title
- 橋のない川
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Horupu Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadashi Imai
Yasutaro Yagi, Sue Sumii
Michio Mamiya
Shunichirō Nakao
Ichiro Aoyama
Department Leadership Roster
Yasutaro Yagi
Screenplay
Tadashi Imai
Director
Taizō Kawashima
Production Design
Michio Mamiya
Original Music Composer
Ichiro Aoyama
Editor
Shunichirō Nakao
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Without a Bridge
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What is River Without a Bridge about?
Brothers Koji and Seitaro Hatana, belong to the "outcast" caste. Despite their personal qualities—intelligence and fairness—they encounter numerous obstacles due to their caste affiliation. Together with other "outcasts," the brothers take up the fight for their human rights.
Who directed River Without a Bridge?
River Without a Bridge was directed by Tadashi Imai.
Who stars in River Without a Bridge?
The principal cast of River Without a Bridge includes Tanie Kitabayashi, Aiko Nagayama, Yūnosuke Itō, Sumiko Abe, Yoko Shimada.
When was River Without a Bridge released and how long is it?
River Without a Bridge was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for River Without a Bridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for River Without a Bridge was composed by Michio Mamiya.
Is River Without a Bridge based on a book or true story?
River Without a Bridge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sue Sumii".