Song of the Horse (1970)
Akira Kurosawa’s only television work—a lyrical documentary that follows a thoroughbred from birth and training to the Japan Derby—framed by a grandfather’s narration to his grandson about the fading bond between people and horses.
Directors: Akira Kurosawa, Ryō Kinoshita.
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Hiroyuki Kawase as Narrator (voice) |
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Noboru Mitani as Narrator (voice) |
| Sound | Masaru Satō | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Akira Kurosawa | Director |
| Writing | Akira Kurosawa | Writer |
| Writing | Ryō Kinoshita | Writer |
| Production | Tatsuhiko Goto | Producer |
| Production | Yōichi Matsue | Producer |
| Crew | Mitsuji Kanau | Cinematography |
| Directing | Ryō Kinoshita | Director |
| Directing | Takashi Koizumi | Assistant Director |