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Black Sun

1964 · 95 min · Director: Koreyoshi Kurahara

Black Sun (1964) is a drama, directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara. It stars Tamio Kawachi and Chico Lourant. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What Black Sun Is About

Akira is a young drifter with a passion for jazz. He is squatting inside a ruined church. Coming back one day he finds a wounded man there. The man is Gill, a Black soldier serving in the American army. He is on the run after the death of a white soldier. The two of them struggle to find a common language, and there are large misunderstandings between them. Akira decides to help him get away towards the sea all the same. Along the road they have to keep out of sight of the military police. Tamio Kawachi and Chico Lourant take the leads in Koreyoshi Kurahara’s Japanese film of 1964.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Sun about?

Akira is a young drifter with a passion for jazz. He is squatting inside a ruined church.

Where can I watch Black Sun?

Black Sun is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Black Sun?

Black Sun runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did Black Sun come out?

Black Sun was released in 1964.

Who directed Black Sun?

Black Sun was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.

Who stars in Black Sun?

Black Sun stars Tamio Kawachi, Chico Lourant, Tatsuya Fuji, Yuko Chishiro.

What is Black Sun's rating?

Black Sun holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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