Plot — What is Lucky Dragon No. 5 about?
An ageing fishing boat, Dai-go Fukuryu Maru ("Lucky Dragon No. 5") sets out from the port of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It travels around the Pacific line fishing. While the ship is near Bikini Atoll, the ship's navigator sees a flash. All the crew come up to watch. They realize it is an atomic explosion, but take time to clear their fishing gear. A short time later, grey ash starts to fall on the ship. When the ship returns to port the sailors have been burned brown. They unload the fish, which are then transported away. They visit the local doctor and then go to Tokyo for an examination. It turns out they are all highly radioactive. Their symptoms become worse, and the contaminated fish causes a panic.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Audience Score | 75% (7.5/10, 4 votes) |
Lucky Dragon No. 5 — FAQ
Is Lucky Dragon No. 5 worth watching? Lucky Dragon No. 5 holds a 7.5/10 rating from 4 viewers. An ageing fishing boat, Dai-go Fukuryu Maru ("Lucky Dragon No. 5") sets out from the port of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It travels around the Pacific line fishing. While the ship is near Bikini Atoll, the ship's navig
Who directed Lucky Dragon No. 5? Directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Who is in the cast of Lucky Dragon No. 5? It stars Jūkichi Uno, Nobuko Otowa, Eitarō Ozawa, Koreya Senda, Taiji Tonoyama, Masao Mishima and more.
Where can I stream Lucky Dragon No. 5? Streaming availability for Lucky Dragon No. 5 is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Lucky Dragon No. 5 release? It released in 1959.
