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The Big Wave (1961)

Movie ★ 10.0 73 min

Yukio, a farm boy, and Toru, a fisherboy, live in a small Japanese village that is periodically threatened by a volcano on one side and tidal waves on the other. Yukio's younger sister Setsu follows then and dreams of becoming a pearl diver. Toru is preparing to go fishing with his father when a bell tolls and a danger flag is hung high on the hill behind the village to warn of an impending tidal wave by the village patriarch, known as Old Gentleman.

Tad Danielewski Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 2, 1961
Runtime
73 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0189391
Language
Studio
, Stratton Productions, Allied Artists

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Wave about?
Yukio, a farm boy, and Toru, a fisherboy, live in a small Japanese village that is periodically threatened by a volcano on one side and tidal waves on the other. Yukio's younger sister Setsu follows then and dreams of becoming a pearl diver. Toru is preparing to go fishing with his father when a bell tolls and a danger flag is hung high on the hill behind the village to warn of an impending tidal wave by the village patriarch, known as Old Gentleman.
Who directed The Big Wave?
The Big Wave was directed by Tad Danielewski.
Who stars in The Big Wave?
The Big Wave stars Jūzō Itami, Mickey Curtis, Heihachirō Ōkawa, Chieko Murata.
When was The Big Wave released?
The Big Wave is a 1961 drama film.
Where can I watch The Big Wave?
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