Overview

Akira Kurosawa’s only television work—a lyrical documentary that follows a thoroughbred from birth and training to the Japan Derby—framed by a grandfather’s narration to his grandson about the fading bond between people and horses.

Cast

Hiroyuki Kawase, Noboru Mitani

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Frequently asked

What is "Song of the Horse" about?

Akira Kurosawa’s only television work—a lyrical documentary that follows a thoroughbred from birth and training to the Japan Derby—framed by a grandfather’s narration to his grandson about the fading bond between people and horses.

When was "Song of the Horse" released?

Song of the Horse was released in 1970.

Who stars in "Song of the Horse"?

The cast includes Hiroyuki Kawase, Noboru Mitani.