Movie
Dotanba
film with a runtime of 108 minutes, released in 1957. Presented in English.
At a Glance
Year1957
TypeMovie
LanguageEnglish
Synopsis
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech—(essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”)—that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.
Where to Watch
Start with the quickest viewing option we have for this title.
Availability can vary by country and over time.
