
Elephant from "Zoo Story"
0.0(0)19571h 7m1
The fifth film in the Toho Diamond series, following "The Hateful Thing." Based on the true story of "Zoo Story" by author Fukuda Saburo. During the Tokyo air raids of World War II, Zen-san, an elephant keeper at Ueno Zoo, is faced with the heartbreaking task of euthanizing Tonki, a beloved elephant, due to food shortages and wartime pressures. Unable to carry out the order, Zen-san secretly feeds Tonki, but the elephant is ultimately shot by the military police. The film poignantly captures Zen-san’s despair and the devastation of war, as he reflects on his powerlessness amid the chaos.
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- Released
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- Language
- Japanese
- elephant
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Release dates
JapanJP
- Theatrical9 Apr 1957
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- When was Elephant from "Zoo Story" released?
- Elephant from "Zoo Story" was released on 9 April 1957.
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- Who directed Elephant from "Zoo Story"?
- Elephant from "Zoo Story" (1957) was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.
- How long is Elephant from "Zoo Story"?
- Elephant from "Zoo Story" runs for 1h 7m.











