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Barefoot Gen

19831h 23mMori Masaki
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 71%

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"The bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of a young boy."

A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.

AnimationDramaWarHistory
BombWorld War IiHiroshima, JapanBased On ComicBased On MangaBombingNuclearAdult AnimationRadiation SicknessNuclear Warfare

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Frequently asked questions

What is Barefoot Gen (1983) about?

A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.

Who stars in Barefoot Gen?

Barefoot Gen stars Issei Miyazaki (Gen Nakaoka (voice)), Masaki Kouda (Shinji Nakaoka (voice)), Seiko Nakano (Eiko Nakaoka (voice)), Takao Inoue (Daikichi Nakaoka (voice)), Yoshie Shimamura (Kimie Nakaoka (voice)). The film was directed by Mori Masaki.

How long is Barefoot Gen?

Barefoot Gen has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983.

Is Barefoot Gen worth watching?

Barefoot Gen holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Animation, Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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