Barefoot Gen
"The bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of a young boy."
Originally released in 1983. Barefoot Gen is a animation/drama film. directed by Mori Masaki. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, and Seiko Nakano
Synopsis
A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (230 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Issei Miyazaki
as Gen Nakaoka (voice)
Masaki Kouda
as Shinji Nakaoka (voice)
Seiko Nakano
as Eiko Nakaoka (voice)
Takao Inoue
as Daikichi Nakaoka (voice)
Yoshie Shimamura
as Kimie Nakaoka (voice)
Takeshi Aono
as Hidezo (voice)
Katsuji Mori
as Seiji Yoshida (voice)
Taeko Nakanishi
as Hana (voice)
Tatsuya Jo
as Narrator (voice)
Junji Nishimura
as Boku Pak (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Gen Productions
- Madhouse
- Tokyo Laboratory
- Mushi Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barefoot Gen about?
A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
Who directed Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen was directed by Mori Masaki.
How long is Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Barefoot Gen released?
Barefoot Gen was released on July 21, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Barefoot Gen?
The main cast of Barefoot Gen includes Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, Seiko Nakano, Takao Inoue, Yoshie Shimamura.
Is Barefoot Gen worth watching?
Barefoot Gen has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 230 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.