Run Melos!
Originally released in 1981. Run Melos! is a history/animation film. directed by Tomoharu Katsumata. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Toshio Furukawa and Makio Inoue
Synopsis
Hashire Melos! is the title of two Japanese animated films. The first was directed by Tomoharu Katsumata and released on Japanese television on February 7, 1981. It was either 68 or 87 minutes long, and its official title did not include the exclamation mark on the end. The second, with the exclamation mark, was a 107-minute remake of the first and was released on July 25, 1992. It featured direction and screenplay by Masaaki Osumi, music by Kazumasa Oda, art by Hiroyuki Okiura and Satoshi Kon, and background art by Hiroshi Ohno. Both were produced by Toei Company Ltd. Visual 80, and both were based on the original short story written by Osamu Dazai in 1940.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Visual 80
- Toei Animation
- Fuji Television Network
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Run Melos! about?
Hashire Melos! is the title of two Japanese animated films. The first was directed by Tomoharu Katsumata and released on Japanese television on February 7, 1981. It was either 68 or 87 minutes long...
Who directed Run Melos!?
Run Melos! was directed by Tomoharu Katsumata.
How long is Run Melos!?
Run Melos! has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Run Melos! released?
Run Melos! was released on February 7, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Run Melos!?
The main cast of Run Melos! includes Toshio Furukawa, Makio Inoue.