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The Sands of Kurobe (1968)

Movie ★ 7.0 196 min

Kitagawa is an engineer charged with construction of a gigantic tunnel through the Japan Alps for the transportation of equipment in the building of the massive Kurobe Dam. The tunnel crosses an earthquake fault and Kitagawa is beleaguered not only by cave-ins and flooding, but by strife between management and the workers's union. Adding to Kitagawa's stress is the knowledge that as his attention is pulled inexorably toward the tunnel construction, his youngest daughter is dying from leukemia.

Kei Kumai Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 1, 1968
Runtime
196 min
IMDb
tt0062798
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Studio
Ishihara Productions, Mifune Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sands of Kurobe about?
Kitagawa is an engineer charged with construction of a gigantic tunnel through the Japan Alps for the transportation of equipment in the building of the massive Kurobe Dam. The tunnel crosses an earthquake fault and Kitagawa is beleaguered not only by cave-ins and flooding, but by strife between management and the workers's union. Adding to Kitagawa's stress is the knowledge that as his attention is pulled inexorably toward the tunnel construction, his youngest daughter is dying from leukemia.
Who directed The Sands of Kurobe?
The Sands of Kurobe was directed by Kei Kumai.
Who stars in The Sands of Kurobe?
The Sands of Kurobe stars Toshirō Mifune, Yūjirō Ishihara, Osamu Takizawa, Takashi Shimura.
When was The Sands of Kurobe released?
The Sands of Kurobe is a 1968 drama film.
Where can I watch The Sands of Kurobe?
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