Thousand Cranes
Originally released in 1989. Thousand Cranes is a history/drama film. directed by Seijiro Koyama.
Starring Tamami Hirose, Gin Maeda, and Chieko Baisho
Synopsis
April 1954. 12 year old schoolgirl Sadako thinks her main problem is being unable to pass the baton in relay races. But just as her team starts winning, she starts getting tired more easily. She is sent back to the American Base Victory Hospital, where the diagnosis is lymphatic leukemia. And she has no more than a year left to live. Her parents agree with the doctor that Sadako should not be told, but will she find out anyway ?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kyodo Eiga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thousand Cranes about?
April 1954. 12 year old schoolgirl Sadako thinks her main problem is being unable to pass the baton in relay races. But just as her team starts winning, she starts getting tired more easily. She is...
Who directed Thousand Cranes?
Thousand Cranes was directed by Seijiro Koyama.
How long is Thousand Cranes?
Thousand Cranes has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Thousand Cranes released?
Thousand Cranes was released on June 24, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thousand Cranes?
The main cast of Thousand Cranes includes Tamami Hirose, Gin Maeda, Chieko Baisho, Mako Ishino, Mamiko Tayama.