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Release Year1967
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorTakeshi Matsumori
WritersKatsuya Susaki
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Burning Sun
About The Burning Sun
A teacher coaches a troubled youth who learns about life through the game of soccer.
Directed by Takeshi Matsumori, The Burning Sun leans on a strong ensemble — Yōsuke Natsuki, Toshio Kurosawa, Wakako Sakai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1967.
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