The Giant (巨人伝) 86 years old

Japanese adaptation of LES MISERABLES. The last film of director Itami took inspiration from Les Miserables. Transpiring during the Southwestern War of 1877 in Japan, which was the last civil war in the country, a criminal escapes prison only to be found by a monk. The criminal decides to turn a new leaf based on their conversation and goes on to become a town's mayor. He hears news of a mistaken arrest and identity. The revelation of truth is the start of a series of miseries.

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The Giant Cast

Name Character
Setsuko Hara She was 17, 95 years old when she died
Yoshio Kosugi He was 34, 64 years old when he died
Yuriko Hanabusa She was 37, 69 years old when she died
Denjirō Ōkōchi He was 39, 64 years old when he died

The Giant Crew

Name Department
Victor Hugo as Novel. He was 135 (83) years old when He died Writing
Mansaku Itami as Director. He was 38 (46) years old when He died Directing
Mansaku Itami as Writer. He was 38 (46) years old when He died Writing
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The Giant (86 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, February 02, 1938
  • Runtime: 127 minutes