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The Eleventh Hour (1957): Cast

The Eleventh Hour (1957) movie poster

The Eleventh Hour is a 1957 drama directed by Tomu Uchida, starring Takashi Shimura as Banno, Eijirô Tôno and Yoshi Katō. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

The Eleventh Hour (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Tomu Uchida
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Eleventh Hour About?

The premise of The Eleventh Hour without spoilers.

Adapted from a 1956 NHK television feature, this rare Tadashi Uchida film offers a socially conscious drama set in contemporary Japan. It follows the desperate rescue attempts of miners trapped underground, with the title serving as a metaphor for a last‑minute, perilous situation. The screenplay was co‑written by Uchida and Shinobu Hashimoto, a frequent Akira Kurosawa collaborator, and it stars Takashi Shimura, a regular in Kurosawa’s works.

The Eleventh Hour Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • group
  • trapped in a mine
Cast & crew

The Eleventh Hour Cast & Characters

Takashi Shimura leads the cast as Banno, with Eijirô Tôno and Yoshi Katō as Sunaga. Directed by Tomu Uchida; 42 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

The Eleventh Hour Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Eleventh Hour.

Dotanba trailer
Details

The Eleventh Hour Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Dotanba” and “На краю гибели”.

Also known as
  • Dotanba
  • На краю гибели
  • До последнего
  • Осаждённая тюрьма
  • В последний момент
  • 最后关头
  • Пятеро под землёй
  • 最後關頭

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The Eleventh Hour FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Eleventh Hour, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Eleventh Hour?

The Eleventh Hour runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was The Eleventh Hour released?

The Eleventh Hour was released on November 24, 1957.

Who directed The Eleventh Hour?

The Eleventh Hour was directed by Tomu Uchida.

More films by Tomu Uchida

Who is in the cast of The Eleventh Hour?

The Eleventh Hour stars Takashi Shimura as Banno, Eijirô Tôno and Yoshi Katō as Sunaga, among 42 credited actors.

Does The Eleventh Hour have a post-credit scene?

No. The Eleventh Hour has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Eleventh Hour in?

The original language of The Eleventh Hour is Japanese.

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