The Wild Sea
荒い海
Synopsis
Yoji Kitami, a fisherman's son, is a student in Tokyo. His father had died at sea and Taichiro, his brother, is sending him to the university. But the outbreak of violence by radical students and blockade of classrooms make studying impossible and Yoji goes home. Fortunately, he meets Katsuyuki Shinoda, a childhood friend, who works on a whaling vessel. Yoji decides to join him and rediscover a meaning in life. But finding sidework on a whaler is not so easy and Ogaki, a veteran harpooner, curtly turns him down. But finally, deeply touched by Yoji's earnestness, Ogaki reluctantly agrees to take him with them. Rules are very strict, for even one slight slip-up may jeopardize the safety of the entire ship. For a long time, it seems like a living hell, but with patience and courage, he begins to learn the ropes. And the day they sight their first whale, Yoji comes into his own and finds the real meaning of life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tokujirō Yamazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kinya Naoi, Kei Hattori, Tokujirō Yamazaki
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 荒い海
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tokujirō Yamazaki
Kinya Naoi, Kei Hattori, Tokujirō Yamazaki
Sei Ikeno
Mitsuo Kondō
Department Leadership Roster
Tokujirō Yamazaki
Director
Mitsuo Kondō
Editor
Kinya Naoi
Screenplay
Kei Hattori
Screenplay
Tokujirō Yamazaki
Screenplay
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What is The Wild Sea about?
Yoji Kitami, a fisherman's son, is a student in Tokyo. His father had died at sea and Taichiro, his brother, is sending him to the university. But the outbreak of violence by radical students and blockade of classrooms make studying impossible and Yoji goes home. Fortunately, he meets Katsuyuki Shinoda, a childhood friend, who works on a whaling vessel. Yoji decides to join him and rediscover a meaning in life. But finding sidework on a whaler is not so easy and Ogaki, a veteran harpooner, curtly turns him down. But finally, deeply touched by Yoji's earnestness, Ogaki reluctantly agrees to take him with them. Rules are very strict, for even one slight slip-up may jeopardize the safety of the entire ship. For a long time, it seems like a living hell, but with patience and courage, he begins to learn the ropes. And the day they sight their first whale, Yoji comes into his own and finds the real meaning of life.
Who directed The Wild Sea?
The Wild Sea was directed by Tokujirō Yamazaki.
Who stars in The Wild Sea?
The principal cast of The Wild Sea includes Tetsuya Watari, Hideki Takahashi, Masako Izumi, Masakazu Tamura, Tomo'o Nagai.
When was The Wild Sea released and how long is it?
The Wild Sea was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wild Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild Sea was composed by Sei Ikeno.