Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Synopsis
True story (based on the book by Eleanor Coerr) about a Japanese girl named Sadako Sasaki, who was two years old when the atom bomb fell on her city of Hiroshima. Like so many other survivors of that horrific day, she subsequently developed leukemia. To keep herself occupied during her illness, she begins the monumental task of folding a thousand origami cranes--in the hopes that it will save her life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- George Levinson, Victoria Trostle
- Original Title
- Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Levinson
George Levinson, Victoria Trostle, Eleanor Coerr
Department Leadership Roster
George Levinson
Director
George Levinson
Screenplay
Victoria Trostle
Screenplay
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What is Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes about?
True story (based on the book by Eleanor Coerr) about a Japanese girl named Sadako Sasaki, who was two years old when the atom bomb fell on her city of Hiroshima. Like so many other survivors of that horrific day, she subsequently developed leukemia. To keep herself occupied during her illness, she begins the monumental task of folding a thousand origami cranes--in the hopes that it will save her life.
Who directed Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes?
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes was directed by George Levinson.
Who stars in Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes?
The principal cast of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes includes Liv Ullmann.
When was Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes released and how long is it?
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 30m.
Is Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes based on a book or true story?
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor Coerr".