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Listen to the Voices of the Sea (1950): Cast

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Listen to the Voices of the Sea is a 1950 war drama directed by Hideo Sekigawa, starring Haruko Sugimura, Kinzô Shin and Tokue Hanazawa. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

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Listen to the Voices of the Sea (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Hideo Sekigawa
Genres
War , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Listen to the Voices of the Sea About?

The premise of Listen to the Voices of the Sea without spoilers.

An overtly anti‑war drama set in Burma, drawn from the letters and diaries of Japanese student soldiers who perished in World II. It portrays the stark contrast between the soldiers’ hopeful ideals and the cynical, bullying behavior of their commanders, exposing the daily hardships and moral conflicts faced by the troops.

Listen to the Voices of the Sea Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • student
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Listen to the Voices of the Sea Cast

Haruko Sugimura leads the cast, with Kinzô Shin and Tokue Hanazawa. Directed by Hideo Sekigawa; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Hideo Sekigawa

More films directed by Hideo Sekigawa: Hiroshima and Those Who Make Tomorrow.

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Details

Listen to the Voices of the Sea Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Kike wadatsumi no koe: Nippon senbotsu gakusei shuki” and “Listen to the Roar of the Ocean”.

Also known as
  • Kike wadatsumi no koe: Nippon senbotsu gakusei shuki
  • Listen to the Roar of the Ocean
  • Прислушайтесь к голосам моря
  • Écoutez les grondements de l'océan
  • 战争的声音

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Listen to the Voices of the Sea FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Listen to the Voices of the Sea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Listen to the Voices of the Sea?

Listen to the Voices of the Sea runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Listen to the Voices of the Sea released?

Listen to the Voices of the Sea was released on June 15, 1950.

Who directed Listen to the Voices of the Sea?

Listen to the Voices of the Sea was directed by Hideo Sekigawa.

More films by Hideo Sekigawa

Who is in the cast of Listen to the Voices of the Sea?

Listen to the Voices of the Sea stars Haruko Sugimura, Kinzô Shin and Tokue Hanazawa, among 20 credited actors.

Does Listen to the Voices of the Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. Listen to the Voices of the Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Listen to the Voices of the Sea in?

The original language of Listen to the Voices of the Sea is Japanese.

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