Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (1990)

Life in Hiroshima, following different Japanese, a German priest and church, and some American POWs, before and after the atomic bomb was dropped August 6, 1945.

Director:

Peter Werner

Writer:

John McGreevey

Stars:

Max von Sydow, Judd Nelson, Mako

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Max von Sydow	...	Father Siemes
Judd Nelson	...	Pete Dunham
Mako	...	Sgt. Moritaki
Tamlyn Tomita	...	Sally
Stan Egi	...	Dr. Hara
Brady Tsurutani	...	Yoshi
Sab Shimono	...	Dr. Fujita
Shizuko Hoshi	...	Nurse Yama
Ben Wright	...	Tom Reese
Pat Morita	...	Yoodo Toda
Kim Miyori	...	Mrs. Ota
Natsuko Ohama	...	Mrs. Kawamoto
Elizabeth Sung	...	Toyo
Rodney Kageyama	...	Kanji
Ping Wu	...	Goro

Storyline

The movie follows the perspective of several characters (such as Japanese victims, soldiers, American prisoners of war and others) and how they lived or tried to survive the effects felt during the aftermath of the Atomic Bomb dropping by the Enola Gay at Hiroshima, during World War II.

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Plot Keywords:

hiroshima japan | wound | family relationships | burned body | dead children | 

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Genres:

Drama | History | War

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Quotes

Masa: Auntie, can I come see you in prison?
Sally: Sure, you can, partner. Maybe you can even help me break out.

User Reviews

Havent seen this since I was a kid.

Obviously being years later its made an impact. Its an important lesson on what America has done during "wartime." I do feel that wartime in America is an excuse to do so many atrocities.... Much like Nazi Germany.... Only thing that separates us is we won.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Latin

Release Date:

6 August 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brennende Erde

Company Credits

Production Co:

Robert Greenwald Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 92 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1