Alone on the Pacific (Taiheiyo hitori-botchi) (1963)
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What might have been a banal TV "movie of the week" in American hands is transformed into a work of art by Japanese director Kon Ichikawa (Harp of Burma). Alone on the Pacific is based on the true story of Kenichi Horie, who as an adult fulfilled his childhood ambition of crossing the… More What might have been a banal TV "movie of the week" in American hands is transformed into a work of art by Japanese director Kon Ichikawa (Harp of Burma). Alone on the Pacific is based on the true story of Kenichi Horie, who as an adult fulfilled his childhood ambition of crossing the Pacific in a small, handmade vessel. Yuiro Ishihara stars as the erstwhile mariner, who sets out on his mission from Japan's Osaka Bay. Despite the ravages of the elements, Ishihara realizes his goal, and in the last shot is seen sailing beneath the Golden Gate bridge. The film's more suspenseful moments are leavened by welcome (and appropriate) doses of humor. Also titled My Enemy, The Sea, Alone on the Pacific is based on Kenichi Horie's own logbook. The American print runs 100 minutes, 4 minutes shy of the original Japanese running time. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Kon Ichikawa
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1963 Wide
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Cast
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Yûjirô Ishihara
as The Youth
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Masayuki Mori
as His Father
- Shiro Osaka
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Kinuyo Tanaka
as His Mother
- Ruriko Asaoka
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Hajime Hana
as His Friend
