Cannon Fodder (1995): Cast
Cannon Fodder is a 1995 short animated sci-fi film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, starring Keaton Yamada as Father (voice), Keiko Yamamoto and Hidetoshi Nakamura. It runs 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 22 min
- Director
- Katsuhiro Otomo
- Original language
-
Japanese - Studio
- STUDIO4℃
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cannon Fodder About?
The premise of Cannon Fodder without spoilers.
Inside a fortified city locked in endless war, the entire economy revolves around the massive cannons that dominate its skyline. Almost every building houses its own artillery, capable of launching huge shells beyond the walls. The narrative follows a young boy and his father, a modest cannon‑loader, as they navigate life amid the constant thunder of gunfire.
Cannon Fodder Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- anime animation
- for grown ups animation
- hand drawn animation
Cannon Fodder Cast & Characters
Keaton Yamada leads the cast as Father (voice), with Keiko Yamamoto as Mother (voice) and Hidetoshi Nakamura as Commander (voice). Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Katsuhiro Otomo
- Keaton Yamada as Father (voice)
- Keiko Yamamoto as Mother (voice)
- Hidetoshi Nakamura as Commander (voice)
- Nobuaki Fukuda as Loading Operator (voice)
Also Starring in Cannon Fodder
· 2 more- Yuu Hayashi Boy (voice)
- Ryuji Nakagi Teacher (voice)
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Cannon Fodder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cannon Fodder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cannon Fodder?
Cannon Fodder runs 22 minutes.
When was Cannon Fodder released?
Cannon Fodder was released on December 23, 1995.
Who directed Cannon Fodder?
Cannon Fodder was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.
More films by Katsuhiro Otomo Who is in the cast of Cannon Fodder?
Cannon Fodder stars Keaton Yamada as Father (voice), Keiko Yamamoto as Mother (voice) and Hidetoshi Nakamura as Commander (voice), among 6 credited actors.
Does Cannon Fodder have a post-credit scene?
No. Cannon Fodder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cannon Fodder in?
The original language of Cannon Fodder is Japanese.
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