The Morning Sun Shines (1929): Cast
The Morning Sun Shines is a 1929 drama documentary directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina, starring Takako Irie as girl in the elevator, Joji Oka and Eiji Nakano. It runs 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Directors
- Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina
- Genres
- Drama , Documentary
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Morning Sun Shines About?
The premise of The Morning Sun Shines without spoilers.
A fiction‑documentary created by Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina blends dramatic narrative with real footage. It follows a reporter’s story while interweaving authentic scenes of newspaper production, illustrating both personal and industrial aspects of the press. Only about 25 minutes of the original film survive today.
The Morning Sun Shines Cast & Characters
Takako Irie leads the cast as girl in the elevator, with Joji Oka as (as Susumu Minobe): Hiroo Karasaki, Head of Delegation and Eiji Nakano as Hayafusa. Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Kenji Mizoguchi
- Co-director Seiichi Ina
- Takako Irie as girl in the elevator
- Joji Oka as (as Susumu Minobe): Hiroo Karasaki, Head of Delegation
- Eiji Nakano as Hayafusa
- Ranko Sawa as Asako Akizuki
Also Starring in The Morning Sun Shines
· 2 more- Kōju Murata Kusaka
- Heitaro Doi Kōhei Akizuki
More from Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina
More films directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina, best-rated first: Sansho the Bailiff, Street of Shame, Taira Clan Saga and Princess Yang Kwei-fei.
The Morning Sun Shines Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “'The Morning Sun' Shines” and “Brilla el sol al elevarse”.
- Also known as
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- 'The Morning Sun' Shines
- Brilla el sol al elevarse
- Утреннее солнце сияет
- Le journal Asahi brille
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The Morning Sun Shines FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Morning Sun Shines, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Morning Sun Shines?
The Morning Sun Shines runs 25 minutes.
When was The Morning Sun Shines released?
The Morning Sun Shines was released on April 12, 1929.
Who directed The Morning Sun Shines?
The Morning Sun Shines was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina.
More films by Kenji Mizoguchi Who is in the cast of The Morning Sun Shines?
The Morning Sun Shines stars Takako Irie as girl in the elevator, Joji Oka as (as Susumu Minobe): Hiroo Karasaki, Head of Delegation and Eiji Nakano as Hayafusa, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Morning Sun Shines have a post-credit scene?
No. The Morning Sun Shines has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Morning Sun Shines in?
The original language of The Morning Sun Shines is Japanese.
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