Black Sun
Originally released in 1964. Black Sun is a drama film. directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
Starring Tamio Kawachi, Chico Lourant, and Tatsuya Fuji
Synopsis
Akira, a young, jazz-obsessed drifter, returns to his squat, a ruined church, and finds Gill, a wounded African-American GI, on the run after the death of a white GI. Despite terrible misunderstandings and culture clash, Akira agrees to help Gill escape towards the sea, dodging military police along the way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Sun about?
Akira, a young, jazz-obsessed drifter, returns to his squat, a ruined church, and finds Gill, a wounded African-American GI, on the run after the death of a white GI. Despite terrible misunderstand...
Who directed Black Sun?
Black Sun was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
How long is Black Sun?
Black Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Black Sun released?
Black Sun was released on April 24, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Sun?
The main cast of Black Sun includes Tamio Kawachi, Chico Lourant, Tatsuya Fuji, Yuko Chishiro, Hideji Ōtaki.