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The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick (1982): Cast

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The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick is a 1982 short war animated film directed by Noriyuki Itaya and Kazuya Miyazaki, starring Shigeru Chiba, Satomi Oka and Tomoe Hiiro. It runs 19 minutes.

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The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Genres
War , Animation , History
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick About?

The premise of The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick without spoilers.

A bright‑mouthed fish exclaims “I can really fly!” just before the tranquil rhythm of Pacific Ocean life is shattered on March 1, 1954, when the United States conducts its first nuclear detonation at Bikini Atoll. The resulting radioactive fallout spreads across the water, irrevocably altering the carefree existence of the sea’s cheerful residents.

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Cast & crew

The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick Cast & Characters

Shigeru Chiba leads the cast, with Satomi Oka and Tomoe Hiiro as Narrator (voice). Directed by Noriyuki Itaya and Kazuya Miyazaki; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Noriyuki Itaya and Kazuya Miyazaki

One more film directed by Noriyuki Itaya and Kazuya Miyazaki: Little Women.

Details

The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Tobiuo no Boy wa Byouki Desu” and “Boya”.

Also known as
  • Tobiuo no Boy wa Byouki Desu
  • Boya

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FAQ

The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick?

The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick runs 19 minutes.

When was The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick released?

The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick was released on September 1, 1982.

Who directed The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick?

The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick was directed by Noriyuki Itaya and Kazuya Miyazaki.

Who is in the cast of The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick?

The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick stars Shigeru Chiba, Satomi Oka and Tomoe Hiiro as Narrator (voice), among 5 credited actors.

Does The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick have a post-credit scene?

No. The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick in?

The original language of The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick is Japanese.

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