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A collaborative, newsreel-style portrait of Tokyo in 1957–58, blending photography, animation, and historical imagery to capture the city’s labor, rituals, and nightlife at the moment it became the world’s largest metropolis.

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What is Tokyo 1958 (1958) about?

A collaborative, newsreel-style portrait of Tokyo in 1957–58, blending photography, animation, and historical imagery to capture the city’s labor, rituals, and nightlife at the moment it became the world’s largest metropolis.

Who stars in Tokyo 1958?

Tokyo 1958 stars Donald Richie. The film was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.

How long is Tokyo 1958?

Tokyo 1958 has a runtime of 24 min and premiered in 1958.

Is Tokyo 1958 worth watching?

Tokyo 1958 holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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