Lucky Dragon No. 5
Originally released in 1959. Lucky Dragon No. 5 is a drama film. directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Starring Jūkichi Uno, Nobuko Otowa, and Eitarō Ozawa
Synopsis
An ageing fishing boat, Dai-go Fukuryu Maru ("Lucky Dragon No. 5") sets out from the port of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It travels around the Pacific line fishing. While the ship is near Bikini Atoll, the ship's navigator sees a flash. All the crew come up to watch. They realize it is an atomic explosion, but take time to clear their fishing gear. A short time later, grey ash starts to fall on the ship. When the ship returns to port the sailors have been burned brown. They unload the fish, which are then transported away. They visit the local doctor and then go to Tokyo for an examination. It turns out they are all highly radioactive. Their symptoms become worse, and the contaminated fish causes a panic.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 1959
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
- Shinseiki Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucky Dragon No. 5 about?
An ageing fishing boat, Dai-go Fukuryu Maru ("Lucky Dragon No. 5") sets out from the port of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It travels around the Pacific line fishing. While the ship is near Bikini ...
Who directed Lucky Dragon No. 5?
Lucky Dragon No. 5 was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
How long is Lucky Dragon No. 5?
Lucky Dragon No. 5 has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Lucky Dragon No. 5 released?
Lucky Dragon No. 5 was released on February 18, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lucky Dragon No. 5?
The main cast of Lucky Dragon No. 5 includes Jūkichi Uno, Nobuko Otowa, Eitarō Ozawa, Koreya Senda, Taiji Tonoyama.