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Black Rain

1989 · 123 min · Director: Shōhei Imamura

Black Rain (1989) is a history drama, directed by Shōhei Imamura. It stars Yoshiko Tanaka and Kazuo Kitamura. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 123-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Black Rain Is About

Shigematsu Shizuma, who lives with his family in a village near Fukuyama, was in Hiroshima with his wife and niece just after the devastating atomic bombing, a tragedy that cruelly took the lives of thousands of people and forever marked the harsh existence of the survivors.

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What is Black Rain about?

Shigematsu Shizuma, who lives with his family in a village near Fukuyama, was in Hiroshima with his wife and niece just after the devastating atomic bombing, a tragedy that cruelly took the lives of thousands of people and forever marked the harsh existence of the survivors.

Where can I watch Black Rain?

Black Rain is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, ARROW. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Black Rain?

Black Rain runs for 123 minutes (2h 3m).

When did Black Rain come out?

Black Rain was released in 1989.

Who directed Black Rain?

Black Rain was directed by Shōhei Imamura.

Who stars in Black Rain?

Black Rain stars Yoshiko Tanaka, Kazuo Kitamura, Etsuko Ichihara, Masato Yamada.

What is Black Rain's rating?

Black Rain holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.

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