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A Wind Named Amnesia (1990): Cast

A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) movie poster

A Wind Named Amnesia is a 1990 animated drama directed by Kazuo Yamazaki, starring Kappei Yamaguchi as Johnny (voice), Noriko Hidaka and Osamu Saka. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Kazuo Yamazaki
Genres
Drama , Animation , Sci-Fi
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Wind Named Amnesia About?

The premise of A Wind Named Amnesia without spoilers.

After a catastrophic wind erases every memory from humanity, people are left unable to recognize themselves, speak, or operate modern technology. Two years later, a young man who survived a government re‑education program sets out on a lone trek across the United States, seeking clues about the forgotten past and the cause of the amnesia.

A Wind Named Amnesia Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
  • female nudity
  • travel
  • memory
  • violence
  • shooting
  • gun
  • friend
  • friendship
  • father daughter relationship
  • erased memory
  • beach
  • nudity
+25 more
  • los angeles california
  • new york
  • nude beach
  • post apocalypse
  • san francisco california
  • telekinesis
  • amnesia
  • ova
  • anime animation
  • for grown ups animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • wind
  • surrealism
  • shotgun
  • insanity
  • love
  • jeep
  • death
  • danger
  • experiment
  • alien
  • exploding head
  • death of friend
  • based on novel
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

A Wind Named Amnesia Cast & Characters

Kappei Yamaguchi leads the cast as Johnny (voice), with Noriko Hidaka as Lisa (voice) and Osamu Saka as Simpson (voice). Directed by Kazuo Yamazaki; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Wind Named Amnesia

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From the director

More from Kazuo Yamazaki

More films directed by Kazuo Yamazaki: City Hunter Special: Goodbye My Sweetheart, The Five Star Stories, The Samurai and Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever.

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A Wind Named Amnesia Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Wind Named Amnesia.

A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) Original Trailer [HD]
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A Wind Named Amnesia Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “The Wind Of Amnesia” and “Il vento dell'Amnesia”.

Also known as
  • The Wind Of Amnesia
  • Il vento dell'Amnesia
  • Ветер амнезии
  • Kaze no Na wa Amnesia
  • Kaze no na wa amunejia
  • El viento de Amnesia
  • The Wind of Amnesia - Wind des Vergessens
  • El vent d’amnèsia
  • Вітер забуття
  • Um Vento Chamado Amnésia
  • 随风而逝的记忆
  • 바람의 이름은 아무네지아
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  • 隨風而逝的記憶

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A Wind Named Amnesia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Wind Named Amnesia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Wind Named Amnesia?

A Wind Named Amnesia runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was A Wind Named Amnesia released?

A Wind Named Amnesia was released on December 22, 1990.

Who directed A Wind Named Amnesia?

A Wind Named Amnesia was directed by Kazuo Yamazaki.

More films by Kazuo Yamazaki

Who is in the cast of A Wind Named Amnesia?

A Wind Named Amnesia stars Kappei Yamaguchi as Johnny (voice), Noriko Hidaka as Lisa (voice) and Osamu Saka as Simpson (voice), among 8 credited actors.

Does A Wind Named Amnesia have a post-credit scene?

No. A Wind Named Amnesia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Wind Named Amnesia in?

The original language of A Wind Named Amnesia is Japanese.

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