Plot — What is The Eleventh Hour about?
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 109 min |
| Audience Score | 74% (7.4/10, 7 votes) |
The Eleventh Hour — FAQ
Is The Eleventh Hour worth watching? The Eleventh Hour holds a 7.4/10 rating from 7 viewers. Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of tra
Who directed The Eleventh Hour? Directed by Tomu Uchida.
Who is in the cast of The Eleventh Hour? It stars Takashi Shimura, Shinjirō Ehara, Kokuten Kōdō, Eiji Okada, Eijirō Tōno, Chōko Iida and more.
Where can I stream The Eleventh Hour? Streaming availability for The Eleventh Hour is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Eleventh Hour release? It released in 1957.
