The Street Without Sun (1954)
Original title: 太陽のない街
The Street Without Sun is a 1954 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Sumiko Hidaka, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi and Yasumi Hara.
Based on the novel by proletarian writer Sunao Tokunaga. The story is about a long strike by workers at a large printing house and the strikers' steadfastness, which neither hunger nor violence could break. The heroine of this story actively participates in her colleagues' struggle against layoffs, oppression, and police brutality.
Quick answers
What is The Street Without Sun about?
Based on the novel by proletarian writer Sunao Tokunaga. The story is about a long strike by workers at a large printing house and the strikers' steadfastness, which neither hunger nor violence could break. The heroine of this story actively participates in her colleagues' struggle against layoffs, oppression, and police brutality.
When was The Street Without Sun released?
The Street Without Sun was released on 24 June 1954.
How long is The Street Without Sun?
The Street Without Sun runs 2h 20m.
Who made The Street Without Sun?
The Street Without Sun was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.
Cast
- Sumiko Hidaka as Haruki Takae
- Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi as Hagimura
- Yasumi Hara as Miyaji
- Hatae Kishi as Okimi
- Tanie Kitabayashi as Aunt of Matsutaro
- Eijirō Tōno as President Kunio
- Michiko Katsura as Kayo Haruki
- Kenji Susukida as Father
- Miki Odagiri as Fusa-chan
- Jun Tatara as Kuroiwa
- Ranko Akagi
- Seiji Miyaguchi as Okimi's father