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Romantic drama

The Sound of Waves (1964): Cast

The Sound of Waves (1964) movie poster

The Sound of Waves is a 1964 romantic drama directed by Kenjirō Morinaga, starring Mitsuo Hamada as Shinji Kubo, Sayuri Yoshinaga and Ichirô Sugai. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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The Sound of Waves (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sound of Waves About?

The premise of The Sound of Waves without spoilers.

On a remote island of fourteen hundred people, fisherman’s son Shinji falls for Hatsue, the daughter of the wealthiest man. Their romance sparks rumors of an illicit affair. When Shinji risks a storm to rescue a ship, he learns it belongs to Hatsue’s father, whose respect for Shinji’s bravery leads him to bless their marriage.

The Sound of Waves Themes & Keywords

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

The Sound of Waves Cast & Characters

Mitsuo Hamada leads the cast as Shinji Kubo, with Sayuri Yoshinaga as Hatsue Miyata and Ichirô Sugai as Jukichi Oyama. Directed by Kenjirō Morinaga; 22 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Sound of Waves

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Videos

The Sound of Waves Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Sound of Waves.

The Sound of Waves (1964) Original Trailer [FHD]
Details

The Sound of Waves Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Shiosai” and “涛声”.

Also known as
  • Shiosai
  • 涛声
  • 潮骚
  • 潮騷

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FAQ

The Sound of Waves FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Sound of Waves?

The Sound of Waves runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Sound of Waves released?

The Sound of Waves was released on April 29, 1964.

Who directed The Sound of Waves?

The Sound of Waves was directed by Kenjirō Morinaga.

Who is in the cast of The Sound of Waves?

The Sound of Waves stars Mitsuo Hamada as Shinji Kubo, Sayuri Yoshinaga as Hatsue Miyata and Ichirô Sugai as Jukichi Oyama, among 22 credited actors.

Does The Sound of Waves have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sound of Waves has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Sound of Waves in?

The original language of The Sound of Waves is Japanese.

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