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Sensation of the Century

1966, Japanese. Directed by Hiroharu Maeda & Tatsuji Yamagishi.

A documentary covering the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. It consists primarily of footage edited from the documentary TOKYO OLYMPIAD, directed by Kon Ichikawa.

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2h 36m
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Sensation of the Century is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
15 May 1966
Original title
世紀の感動
Country
Japan
Written by
Hiroharu Maeda, Tatsuji Yamagishi
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What should I watch before Sensation of the Century?

Watch People, Hopes, Medals (1960), The Grand Olympics (1961), IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964 (1964), and Tokyo Olympiad (1965) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after Sensation of the Century?

Next in the series: 13 Days in France (1968), Snows of Grenoble (1968), and The Olympics in Mexico (1969).

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How long is Sensation of the Century?

Sensation of the Century runs 156 minutes (2h 36m).

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Which OTT platform is Sensation of the Century on?

Sensation of the Century is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Sensation of the Century?

If you liked Sensation of the Century, try Tokyo Olympiad, Beyond the Mat, My Mom Jayne.

Who directed Sensation of the Century?

Sensation of the Century (1966) was directed by Hiroharu Maeda and Tatsuji Yamagishi.

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