Hiroshima
"The grisly events leading to the first attack with a nuclear weapon."
Originally released in 1995. Hiroshima is a drama film. directed by Roger Spottiswoode. With a runtime of 3h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Wesley Addy, Kenneth Welsh, and Tatsuo Matsumura
Synopsis
Hiroshima is a 1995 Japanese / Canadian film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and Roger Spottiswoode about the decision-making processes that led to the dropping of the atomic bombs by the United States on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki toward the end of World War II. Except as actors, no Americans took part in the production. The three-hour film was made for television and evidently had no theatrical release, but is available on DVD for home viewing. A combination of dramatisation, historical footage, and eyewitness interviews, the film alternates between documentary footage and the dramatic recreations. Both the dramatisations and most of the original footage are presented as sepia-toned images, serving to blur the distinction between them. The languages are English and Japanese, with subtitles, and the actors are largely Canadian and Japanese.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
3h 10m
190 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiroshima about?
Hiroshima is a 1995 Japanese / Canadian film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and Roger Spottiswoode about the decision-making processes that led to the dropping of the atomic bombs by the United Sta...
Who directed Hiroshima?
Hiroshima was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
How long is Hiroshima?
Hiroshima has a runtime of 3 hours and 10 minutes (190 minutes total).
When was Hiroshima released?
Hiroshima was released on August 5, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hiroshima?
The main cast of Hiroshima includes Wesley Addy, Kenneth Welsh, Tatsuo Matsumura, J. Winston Carroll.