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Release Year1966
Runtime0h 17m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Fantasy
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DirectorKazuhiko Watanabe
WritersMatsue Jinbo
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Grateful Crane
About The Grateful Crane
One day, an old man rescued a crane that had been caught in a trap. Then, one night, a young woman named 'Tsuu' visited the old man's house, and they began living together. Tsuu wove very beautiful and magnificent cloth. However, she would never let anyone see her while she was weaving...
Directed by Kazuhiko Watanabe, The Grateful Crane leans on a strong ensemble — Eiko Masuyama, 内村軍一, 加藤玉枝 — 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 animation titles of 1966.
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