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Run Melos! (1981)

Movie ★ 6.1 67 min

Hashire Melos! is the title of two Japanese animated films. The first was directed by Tomoharu Katsumata and released on Japanese television on February 7, 1981. It was either 68 or 87 minutes long, and its official title did not include the exclamation mark on the end. The second, with the exclamation mark, was a 107-minute remake of the first and was released on July 25, 1992. It featured direction and screenplay by Masaaki Osumi, music by Kazumasa Oda, art by Hiroyuki Okiura and Satoshi Kon, and background art by Hiroshi Ohno. Both were produced by Toei Company Ltd. Visual 80, and both were based on the original short story written by Osamu Dazai in 1940.

Keinosuke Uekusa Writer Tomoharu Katsumata Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 7, 1981
Runtime
67 min
IMDb
tt3916656
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Visual 80, Toei Animation, Fuji Television Network

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Run Melos! about?
Hashire Melos! is the title of two Japanese animated films. The first was directed by Tomoharu Katsumata and released on Japanese television on February 7, 1981. It was either 68 or 87 minutes long, and its official title did not include the exclamation mark on the end. The second, with the exclamation mark, was a 107-minute remake of the first and was released on July 25, 1992. It featured direction and screenplay by Masaaki Osumi, music by Kazumasa Oda, art by Hiroyuki Okiura and Satoshi Kon, and background art by Hiroshi Ohno. Both were produced by Toei Company Ltd. Visual 80, and both were based on the original short story written by Osamu Dazai in 1940.
Who directed Run Melos!?
Run Melos! was directed by Tomoharu Katsumata.
Who stars in Run Melos!?
Run Melos! stars Toshio Furukawa, Makio Inoue.
When was Run Melos! released?
Run Melos! is a 1981 history, animation, adventure, drama film.
Where can I watch Run Melos!?
You can watch Run Melos! with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.