Children of Hiroshima
原爆の子
Synopsis
Shows the devastation caused by the atomic bomb, and by use of a fictional storyline, portrays the struggle of the ordinary Japanese people in dealing with the aftermath.
Top Cast
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Nobuko Otowa
Takako Ishikawa
Osamu Takizawa
Iwakichi
Masao Shimizu
Toshiaki
Jūkichi Uno
Kōji (deleted scenes; cenas apagadas)
Akira Yamanouchi
(as Akira Yamauchi; como Akira Yamauchi)
Jun Tatara
Tsutomu Shimomoto
Natsue Morikawa's husband (Marido da Natsue Morikawa)
Hideji Ōtaki
Eiken Shoji
Shinsuke Ashida
Shin Date
Chikako Hosokawa
Setsu - Takako's Mother
Tanie Kitabayashi
Otoyo
Yoshiko Sakurai
Miwa Saitō
Natsue Morikawa
Tomoko Naraoka
Yumi Takano
Fukuko Sayo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaneto Shindō
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 原爆の子
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Mingei Theatre Company, Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaneto Shindō
Kaneto Shindō
Akira Ifukube
Takeo Itō
Zenju Imaizumi
Kōzaburō Yoshimura
Department Leadership Roster
Kaneto Shindō
Writer
Kaneto Shindō
Director
Zenju Imaizumi
Editor
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Takeo Itō
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Children of Hiroshima.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of Hiroshima
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Children of Hiroshima about?
Shows the devastation caused by the atomic bomb, and by use of a fictional storyline, portrays the struggle of the ordinary Japanese people in dealing with the aftermath.
Who directed Children of Hiroshima?
Children of Hiroshima was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Who stars in Children of Hiroshima?
The principal cast of Children of Hiroshima includes Nobuko Otowa, Osamu Takizawa, Masao Shimizu, Jūkichi Uno, Akira Yamanouchi.
When was Children of Hiroshima released and how long is it?
Children of Hiroshima was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Children of Hiroshima?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Children of Hiroshima was composed by Akira Ifukube.