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A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun (1979): Cast

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A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun is a 1979 action comedy directed by Norifumi Suzuki, starring Bunta Sugawara, Noboru Mitani and Gōzō Sōma. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Norifumi Suzuki
Genres
Comedy , Action
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun About?

The premise of A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun without spoilers.

The ninth installment of the Torakku Yarō series follows Momojiro as he journeys to Nagano to stand in for Jonathan, taking charge of a logging freight run through rugged mountain passes. Amid the demanding haul, he encounters the spirited and striking Natsu, whose presence adds a dynamic to his trek.

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Cast & crew

A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun Cast

Bunta Sugawara leads the cast, with Noboru Mitani and Gōzō Sōma. Directed by Norifumi Suzuki; 22 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Norifumi Suzuki

More films directed by Norifumi Suzuki: The Shogunate’s Harem, Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy, Hole in the Pants and Kabamaru the Ninja Boy.

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A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Neppū 5000 Kiro” and “Torakku yarô: Neppû 5000 kiro”.

Also known as
  • Neppū 5000 Kiro
  • Torakku yarô: Neppû 5000 kiro
  • A 5
  • 卡车野郎 热风5000公里
  • Truck Rascals 9: A 5000 Km Run
  • 卡車野郎 熱風 5000 公里

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A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun?

A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun released?

A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun was released on August 4, 1979.

Who directed A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun?

A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun was directed by Norifumi Suzuki.

More films by Norifumi Suzuki

Who is in the cast of A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun?

A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun stars Bunta Sugawara, Noboru Mitani and Gōzō Sōma, among 22 credited actors.

Does A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun in?

The original language of A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun is Japanese.

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