The Giants
巨人軍
Synopsis
The program investigates the secrets behind the success of Japan’s most famous baseball team, the Tokyo Yomiuri Kyojin-gun, affectionately known as the Giants. An interview with Kawakami, the coach at the time, retraces the glorious history of this team, which was Japan’s baseball champion for seven consecutive years, until 1971.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Original Title
- 巨人軍
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
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Nagisa Ōshima
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Nagisa Ōshima
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What is The Giants about?
The program investigates the secrets behind the success of Japan’s most famous baseball team, the Tokyo Yomiuri Kyojin-gun, affectionately known as the Giants. An interview with Kawakami, the coach at the time, retraces the glorious history of this team, which was Japan’s baseball champion for seven consecutive years, until 1971.
Who directed The Giants?
The Giants was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Who stars in The Giants?
The principal cast of The Giants includes Rokkō Toura.
When was The Giants released and how long is it?
The Giants was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.