7.5The Giant · 1938
The Giant (1938) is a History / Drama film directed by Mansaku Itami, starring Setsuko Hara, Yoshio Kosugi, Denjirō Ōkōchi.
HistoryDrama
7.5Overview
Japanese adaptation of LES MISERABLES. The last film of director Itami took inspiration from Les Miserables. Transpiring during the Southwestern War of 1877 in Japan, which was the last civil war in the country, a criminal escapes prison only to be found by a monk. The criminal decides to turn a new leaf based on their conversation and goes on to become a town's mayor. He hears news of a mistaken arrest and identity. The revelation of truth is the start of a series of miseries.
Cast
Setsuko Hara, Yoshio Kosugi, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Sadao Maruyama, Masako Tsutsumi, Yuriko Hanabusa, Ryo Sayama, Shin Date
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What is "The Giant" about?
Japanese adaptation of LES MISERABLES. The last film of director Itami took inspiration from Les Miserables. Transpiring during the Southwestern War of 1877 in Japan, which was the last civil war in the country, a criminal escapes prison only to be found by a monk. The criminal decides to turn a new leaf based on their conversation and goes on to become a town's mayor. He hears news of a mistaken arrest and identity. The revelation of truth is the start of a series of miseries.
When was "The Giant" released?
The Giant was released in 1938.
Who stars in "The Giant"?
The cast includes Setsuko Hara, Yoshio Kosugi, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Sadao Maruyama.
