Summer in Sanrizuka
1968, Japanese. Directed by Shinsuke Ogawa.
In 1968, Ogawa decided to form Ogawa Productions and locate it at the newly announced construction site of Narita International Airport in a district called Sanrizuka. Ogawa chose to locate his company in the most radical of the villages, Heta. Some farmers immediately sold their land; others vehemently protested and drew the support of social movements across the country. Together they clashed with riot police sent in to protect surveyors, who were plotting out the airport. Summer in Sanrizuka is a messy film – its chaos communicating the passions and actions on the ground.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 12 October 1968
- Original title
- 日本解放戦線・三里塚の夏
- Country
- Japan
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What comes next in the series.
Sanrizuka: The Three-Day War
1970 · 8.0/10
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Winter in Sanrizuka
1970 · 7.0/10
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Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress
1971 · 6.0/10
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Sanrizuka: The Building of Iwayama Tower
1972
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Filmmaking and the Way to the Village
1973
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Sanrizuka: Heta Village
1973 · 6.3/10
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Summer in Sanrizuka: quick answers
What comes after Summer in Sanrizuka?
Next in the series: Sanrizuka: The Three-Day War (1970), Winter in Sanrizuka (1970), and Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress (1971).
Is Summer in Sanrizuka worth watching?
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How long is Summer in Sanrizuka?
Summer in Sanrizuka runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Summer in Sanrizuka have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Summer in Sanrizuka on?
Summer in Sanrizuka isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 October 1968. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Summer in Sanrizuka?
If you liked Summer in Sanrizuka, try Drew: The Man Behind the Poster, Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron, The Class of ‘92.
Who directed Summer in Sanrizuka?
Summer in Sanrizuka (1968) was directed by Shinsuke Ogawa.