Lightning
1952, Japanese. Directed by Mikio Naruse.
The story of Kiyoko, a young woman who has successfully managed to make a break with her dysfunctional family who have been trying to arrange a marriage for her with a disagreeable man whom she has rejected.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 9 October 1952
- Original title
- 稲妻
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sumie Tanaka
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How long is Lightning?
Lightning runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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What movies are like Lightning?
If you liked Lightning, try American Pastoral, Dad, Bridge to Terabithia.
Who directed Lightning?
Lightning (1952) was directed by Mikio Naruse and stars Hideko Takamine, Mitsuko Miura, Kyōko Kagawa.