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Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (1990): Cast

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Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes is a 1990 war drama directed by Peter Werner, starring Max von Sydow as Father Siemes, Judd Nelson and Pat Morita. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Peter Werner
Genres
Drama , War , History
Original language
English
Studio
Robert Greenwald Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes About?

The premise of Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes without spoilers.

Interweaving the stories of Japanese civilians, soldiers, American prisoners of war and other witnesses, the film depicts how each tries to survive and cope with the devastation and lingering effects of the Enola Gay’s atomic bomb over Hiroshima during World II, exploring their daily struggles and the aftermath of the tragedy.

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes Themes & Keywords

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  • cigarette smoking
  • f word
  • hiroshima japan
  • wound
  • family relationships
  • burned body
  • dead children
  • united states of america
  • prisoner of war
  • nuclear weapon
  • japanese
  • imperial japan
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  • german
  • christianity
  • atomic bomb
  • 1940s
  • children
  • boy
  • soldier
  • prayer
  • world war two
  • widower
  • thirst
  • tea
  • teacher
  • surrender
  • sister in law
  • siren
  • sewer
  • sea
  • school
  • school wiped out
  • school uniform
  • school class
  • rowboat
  • rain
  • radiation sickness
  • prison
  • priest
  • pregnancy
  • parachute
  • nuclear explosion
  • notebook
  • mushroom cloud
  • microscope
  • map
  • letter
  • leaflet
  • lantern
  • japan
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Cast & crew

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes Cast & Characters

Max von Sydow leads the cast as Father Siemes, with Judd Nelson as Pete Dunham and Pat Morita as Yoodo Toda. Directed by Peter Werner; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Peter Werner

More films directed by Peter Werner, best-rated first: No Man's Land, Prosecuting Casey Anthony, Bond of Silence and A Dog Named Christmas.

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Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Hiroshima Out Of The Ashes” and “Brennende Erde”.

Also known as
  • Hiroshima Out Of The Ashes
  • Brennende Erde
  • 히로시마 원폭 투하
  • Hiroshima - A Guerra da Sobrevivência

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Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes?

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes released?

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes was released on August 6, 1990.

Who directed Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes?

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes was directed by Peter Werner.

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Who is in the cast of Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes?

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes stars Max von Sydow as Father Siemes, Judd Nelson as Pete Dunham and Pat Morita as Yoodo Toda, among 20 credited actors.

Does Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes have a post-credit scene?

No. Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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