The Giant

Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot

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.

Run Time

2h 7m

Original Title

巨人伝

Genre

History, Drama

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

Official Release Date

February 2, 1938

Available Via

Theatrical Release

Toho Eiga
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