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Barefoot Gen

Barefoot Gen

The Bombing of Hiroshima as Seen Through the Eyes of a Boy.

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: はだしのゲン
  • Genres: Animation, Drama, War, History
  • Release Date: 1983-07-21
  • Runtime: 83 minutes
  • Rating: 7.5/10 (217 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Gen Productions, Madhouse, Tokyo Laboratory, Mushi Production, Studio Aoi
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.4222
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Issei Miyazaki

Issei Miyazaki

as Gen Nakaoka (voice)

Masaki Kouda

Masaki Kouda

as Shinji Nakaoka (voice)

Seiko Nakano

Seiko Nakano

as Eiko Nakaoka (voice)

Takao Inoue

Takao Inoue

as Daikichi Nakaoka (voice)

Yoshie Shimamura

Yoshie Shimamura

as Kimie Nakaoka (voice)

Takeshi Aono

Takeshi Aono

as Hidezo (voice)

Katsuji Mori

Katsuji Mori

as Seiji Yoshida (voice)

Taeko Nakanishi

Taeko Nakanishi

as Hana (voice)

Tatsuya Jo

Tatsuya Jo

as Narrator (voice)

Junji Nishimura

Junji Nishimura

as Boku Pak (voice)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Barefoot Gen (1986) - Atomic Bomb Scene [4K] [35mm Film Scan]

Hadashi no Gen (Barefoot Gen 1983) - trailer

Hiroshima Victims + Nuclear Holocaust Test Footage at Bikini

A Short Vision (1956) | BFI National Archive

External Links

Keywords

bombworld war iihiroshima, japanbased on comicbased on mangabombingnuclearadult animationradiation sicknessnuclear warfareanimechildren in wartimehiroshimahiroshima and nagasaki bombingshiroshima bombing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barefoot Gen?

Barefoot Gen is a Animation, Drama, War, History movie directed by . It was released on 1983-07-21.

Who are the main actors in Barefoot Gen?

The main cast includes Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, Seiko Nakano, Takao Inoue, Yoshie Shimamura, .

Where can I watch Barefoot Gen online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Barefoot Gen is available.

Is Barefoot Gen based on a true story?

The Bombing of Hiroshima as Seen Through the Eyes of a Boy.

What is the IMDb rating of Barefoot Gen?

Barefoot Gen has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 217 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Barefoot Gen?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Barefoot Gen?

The soundtrack was composed by Gen Productions, Madhouse, Tokyo Laboratory, Mushi Production, Studio Aoi. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Barefoot Gen filmed?

Barefoot Gen was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Barefoot Gen?

The total runtime of Barefoot Gen is 83 minutes.

Is Barefoot Gen suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Barefoot Gen?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Barefoot Gen.

Does Barefoot Gen have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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