Film

The Witches of the Orient

Name: The Witches of the Orient
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-07-16

2021 · 1h 40m · Documentary

IMDb: 6.8
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 74

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Overview

The Japanese volleyball players called the “Oriental Witches” are now in their 70s. From the formation of the team at the factory until their victory at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, memories and legends rise to the surface and blend inextricably.

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Cast

Kinuko Tanida

self

Yoko Shinozaki

self

Yuriko Handa

self

Yoshiko Matsumura

self

Crew

Julien FarautDirector · Writer
William JéhanninProducer
Yutaka YamazakiDirector of Photography

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Details

Release date: July 16, 2021
Status: Released
Original language: French
Runtime: 1h 40m
Rated: U
Revenue: $1,967
Genres: Documentary

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