Dotanba
"Dotanba - Last Minute"
Originally released in 1956. Dotanba is a drama film. directed by Ryuzo Kikushima.
Starring Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura, and Daisuke Katō
Synopsis
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- NHK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dotanba about?
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attemp...
Who directed Dotanba?
Dotanba was directed by Ryuzo Kikushima.
How long is Dotanba?
Dotanba has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Dotanba released?
Dotanba was released on November 10, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dotanba?
The main cast of Dotanba includes Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura, Daisuke Katō, Taiji Tonoyama, Jun Tatara.