Elephant from "Zoo Story" · 1957
Elephant from "Zoo Story" (1957) is a Drama film directed by Kajirō Yamamoto, starring Kenichi Enomoto, Keiju Kobayashi, Momoko Kôchi.
Drama
Overview
The fifth film in the Toho Diamond series, following "The Hateful Thing." Based on the true story of "Zoo Story" by author Fukuda Saburo. During the Tokyo air raids of World War II, Zen-san, an elephant keeper at Ueno Zoo, is faced with the heartbreaking task of euthanizing Tonki, a beloved elephant, due to food shortages and wartime pressures. Unable to carry out the order, Zen-san secretly feeds Tonki, but the elephant is ultimately shot by the military police. The film poignantly captures Zen-san’s despair and the devastation of war, as he reflects on his powerlessness amid the chaos.
Cast
Kenichi Enomoto, Keiju Kobayashi, Momoko Kôchi, Kyōko Anzai, Yoshio Kosugi, Sachio Sakai, Sōji Ubukata, Noriko Honma
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What is "Elephant from "Zoo Story"" about?
The fifth film in the Toho Diamond series, following "The Hateful Thing." Based on the true story of "Zoo Story" by author Fukuda Saburo. During the Tokyo air raids of World War II, Zen-san, an elephant keeper at Ueno Zoo, is faced with the heartbreaking task of euthanizing Tonki, a beloved elephant, due to food shortages and wartime pressures. Unable to carry out the order, Zen-san secretly feeds Tonki, but the elephant is ultimately shot by the military police. The film poignantly captures Zen-san’s despair and the devastation of war, as he reflects on his powerlessness amid the chaos.
When was "Elephant from "Zoo Story"" released?
Elephant from "Zoo Story" was released in 1957.
Who stars in "Elephant from "Zoo Story""?
The cast includes Kenichi Enomoto, Keiju Kobayashi, Momoko Kôchi, Kyōko Anzai.
