The Eleventh Hour
どたんば
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About
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.
Cast
Takashi Shimura
as Banno
Shinjirō Ehara
as Yamaguchi
Kokuten Kōdō
as
Eiji Okada
as Shimano
Eijirō Tōno
as
Chōko Iida
as Kane Ishigaki
Jiro Takagi
as Newspaper Reporter A
Yoshi Katō
as Sunaga
Shin Tonomura
as Kusaka
Yoshifumi Tachibana
as Yui
Ei Iwagami
as Ishigaki
Jun Mita
as Takada
Koji Takishima
as Nakatsu
Kazuo Nakano
as Oyama
Takashi Kanda
as Tachibana
Rinichi Yamamoto
as Kawamura
Shiko Saito
as Director Yoshikawa
Kentaro Taki
as Director Ueda
Masako Nakamura
as Michi Kogen
Motoharu Ueki
as Jiro Takahara
Where does The Eleventh Hour rank today?
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Stream The Eleventh Hour online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated action and drama movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 1957, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.
About The Eleventh Hour
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura. Running 109 minutes.
The Eleventh Hour Cast and Characters
The cast features Takashi Shimura (as Banno), Shinjirō Ehara (as Yamaguchi), Kokuten Kōdō, Eiji Okada (as Shimano), and Eijirō Tōno. Their performances are a major reason The Eleventh Hour has built such a passionate audience.
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The Eleventh Hour flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Eleventh Hour online for free?
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How long is The Eleventh Hour?
The Eleventh Hour runs for 109 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is The Eleventh Hour good? What's the rating?
The Eleventh Hour holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 7 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Eleventh Hour?
The main cast includes Takashi Shimura, Shinjirō Ehara, Kokuten Kōdō, and Eiji Okada, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Eleventh Hour available in Japanese?
Yes — The Eleventh Hour was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Eleventh Hour released?
The Eleventh Hour was released in 1957.
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What is The Eleventh Hour about?
The Eleventh Hour is a Action/Drama film. Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.
When was The Eleventh Hour released?
The Eleventh Hour was released on November 24, 1957. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. The film was produced by Toei Company.
Who stars in The Eleventh Hour?
The Eleventh Hour stars Takashi Shimura, Shinjirō Ehara, Kokuten Kōdō and Eiji Okada. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Eleventh Hour available in HD?
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