Kenji Comes Home (1949)
Kenji Comes Home is a 1949 documentary film produced by Paul F. Heard. Written and directed by Charles F. Schwep, it was filmed on location in Japan and employed native actors. The film is the story of Kenji, a repatriated prisoner of war in Japan, and his difficulties in settling down. He is torn between the glowing promises of communism and ideals of his girlfriend Aki's Christian religion. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Director: Charles F. Schwep
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: January 1, 1949
Cast
- William Canfield - Voice
Screenplay
Music: Merle Kendrick
Cinematography: Saburō Isayama
Editing: Charles R. Senf
Production: Protestant Film Commission
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charles F. Schwep
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kenji Comes Home about?
- Kenji Comes Home is a 1949 documentary film produced by Paul F. Heard. Written and directed by Charles F. Schwep, it was filmed on location in Japan and employed native actors. The film is the story of Kenji, a repatriated prisoner of war in Japan, and his difficulties in settling down. He is torn between the glowing promises of communism and ideals of his girlfriend Aki's Christian religion. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
- Who directed Kenji Comes Home?
- Kenji Comes Home was directed by Charles F. Schwep.
- Who stars in Kenji Comes Home?
- Kenji Comes Home stars William Canfield.
- How long is Kenji Comes Home?
- Kenji Comes Home has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is Kenji Comes Home?
- Kenji Comes Home is a Documentary film.
- Where was Kenji Comes Home produced?
- Kenji Comes Home was produced in United States of America.