The Sun
1953, Japanese. Directed by Kunio Watanabe.
Adaptation of the Riichi Yokomitsu novel.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 18 November 1953
- Original title
- 日輪
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitake Hisa
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How long is The Sun?
The Sun runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Sun have a post-credits scene?
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The Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 November 1953. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sun?
If you liked The Sun, try Onmyoji, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning, Ajin: Demi-Human.
Who directed The Sun?
The Sun (1953) was directed by Kunio Watanabe and stars Chiezo Kataoka, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Misako Uji.