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Night on the Galactic Railroad

“Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.”

★ 7.1 / 10 (105 votes)July 13, 1985108 minJA
AdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasy

Lonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Festival of Stars, he is magically transported onto a celestial train with his only friend, Campanella. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through the galaxy, encountering mysterious characters and grappling with life's deepest questions.

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Movie facts

Release dateJuly 13, 1985
StatusReleased
Runtime108 min
Rating★ 7.1 / 10
Certification—
Original languageJapanese
CountryJapan
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionNippon Herald Films, The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC
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Crew

Director

Gisaburō Sugii

Writers

Minoru Betsuyaku

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Cast

Mayumi TanakaMayumi TanakaGiovanni (voice)
Chika SakamotoChika SakamotoCampanella (voice)
Junko HoriJunko HoriZanelli (voice)
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Kaori NakaharaKaoru (voice)
Yoshie ShimamuraYoshie ShimamuraGiovanni's Mother (voice)
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Reiko NiimuraOld Woman (voice)
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Ayumi Ishijo(voice)
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Ayako Hori(voice)
Chikao OhtsukaChikao OhtsukaBirdcatcher (voice)
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Hidehiro KikuchiYoung Man (voice)
Yuriko FuchizakiYuriko FuchizakiTadashi (voice)
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Shun Yashiro(voice)
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