Dotanba (1956)
Original title: どたんば
Dotanba is a 1956 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Ryuzo Kikushima, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura and Daisuke Katō.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Dotanba released?
Dotanba was released on 10 November 1956.
How long is Dotanba?
Dotanba runs 1h 37m.
Who made Dotanba?
Dotanba was directed by Ryuzo Kikushima.