Black Sun (1964): Cast
Black Sun is a 1964 drama directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, starring Tamio Kawachi as Akira, Chico Lourant and Hideji Ôtaki. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Koreyoshi Kurahara
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Sun About?
The premise of Black Sun without spoilers.
Akira, a jazz‑obsessed drifter, returns to his squat—a ruined church—where he discovers Gill, a wounded African‑American GI fleeing after a white GI’s death. Despite severe misunderstandings and cultural clash, Akira decides to help Gill reach the sea, evading military police along the way.
Black Sun Themes & Keywords
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- sequel
Black Sun Cast & Characters
Tamio Kawachi leads the cast as Akira, with Chico Lourant as Gill and Hideji Ôtaki as Old Man at the Junk Shop. Directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Koreyoshi Kurahara
- Tamio Kawachi as Akira
- Chico Lourant as Gill
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Hideji Ôtaki as Old Man at the Junk Shop - Tatsuya Fuji as Akira's Buddy
Also Starring in Black Sun
· 27 more- Midori Mori Hitchhiking woman B
- Chigusa Takayama Grocery store proprietress
- Zenji Yamada Owner
- Hyôe Enoki
- Toshizō Kudō Cop A
- Gō Kuroda Cop D
- Toshihiko Oda
- Tōru Sumikawa Cop E
- Yoshihiro Yamaguchi Cop C
- Shogen Nitta Engineer
- Yūzō Harumi
- Takashi Nomura
- Yuko Chishiro Yuki
- Hayato Tani
- Ryusei Ito
- Hiroshi Chiyoda
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More from Koreyoshi Kurahara
More films directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara: Spring Bell, Antarctica, Gate of Youth and The Glacier Fox.
Black Sun Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Kuroi taiyô” and “黑色太阳”.
- Also known as
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- Kuroi taiyô
- 黑色太阳
- 黑色太陽
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Black Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Black Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Sun?
Black Sun runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Black Sun released?
Black Sun was released on April 24, 1964.
Who directed Black Sun?
Black Sun was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
More films by Koreyoshi Kurahara Who is in the cast of Black Sun?
Black Sun stars Tamio Kawachi as Akira, Chico Lourant as Gill and Hideji Ôtaki as Old Man at the Junk Shop, among 31 credited actors.
Does Black Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Black Sun in?
The original language of Black Sun is Japanese.
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