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Barefoot Gen

(1983)
8.0 PixlRun
The bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of a young boy.
Country Japan
Original language Japanese
Runtime 1h 23min
Premiere 1983-07-21
MPAA rating TV-PG
Director Mori Masaki
Cinematography Kinichi Ishikawa
Editor Harutoshi Ogata
Producers Keiji Nakazawa, Takanori Yoshimoto, Yasuteru Iwase
Production Gen Productions · Madhouse · Tokyo Laboratory

All cast & crew

Director
Mori Masaki
Cinematography
Kinichi Ishikawa
Editor
Harutoshi Ogata
Producers
Keiji Nakazawa, Takanori Yoshimoto, Yasuteru Iwase

Photos

Awards summary

1 win total

Our review

A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy’s life and the lives of the Japanese people.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Barefoot Gen?
Mori Masaki directed Barefoot Gen in 1983.
What is the IMDb rating?
Barefoot Gen has an IMDb rating of 8/10 from 9,988 votes.
Where can I watch Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen is available on RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Amazon Video.
How long is Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen has a runtime of 1h 23min (83 minutes).

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