Hōryū-ji
法隆寺
Synopsis
This celebrated documentary, filmed in colour, depicts one of the most famous of all Japanese temples. Horyu-ji, in the small town of Ikaruga outside Japan’s ancient capital of Nara, was one of the first Buddhist places of worship established in Japan, and contains the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, dating from the seventh century.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susumu Hani
- Original Title
- 法隆寺
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Iwanami Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susumu Hani
Junichi Segawa
Keiji Yoshino, Mitsuru Kudo
Department Leadership Roster
Susumu Hani
Director
Keiji Yoshino
Producer
Mitsuru Kudo
Producer
Junichi Segawa
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hōryū-ji.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hōryū-ji
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hōryū-ji about?
This celebrated documentary, filmed in colour, depicts one of the most famous of all Japanese temples. Horyu-ji, in the small town of Ikaruga outside Japan’s ancient capital of Nara, was one of the first Buddhist places of worship established in Japan, and contains the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, dating from the seventh century.
Who directed Hōryū-ji?
Hōryū-ji was directed by Susumu Hani.
Who stars in Hōryū-ji?
The principal cast of Hōryū-ji includes Hiroshi Akutagawa.
When was Hōryū-ji released and how long is it?
Hōryū-ji was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 23m.