Quick Facts
DirectorShirō Moritani
Runtime2h 23m · 16
GenresDrama · Science-fiction · Thriller
Release1973-12-29
Film
Submersion of Japan
1973· 16· 2h 23m· Drama· Science-fiction· Thriller
A team of geophysicists investigating seismic activity on the seafloor discover that the islands of Japan, after suffering from massive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, will be pulled into the ocean, killing millions.
1973-12-29
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Key Crew
DirectorShirō Moritani
ScreenplayShinobu Hashimoto
Director of PhotographyDaisaku Kimura
Original Music ComposerMasaru Satō
EditorMichiko Ikeda
Full cast & crew (14 cast · 14 crew)
Details
Released1973-12-29
Runtime2h 23m · 16
StatusReleased
StudiosToho Eizo Bijutsu · Toho Pictures · TOHO
Budget$19M
Box office$50M
LanguagesJapanese
CountriesJapan
Rating7.0/10 · 22 votes
Original languageja
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