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Night on the Galactic Railroad

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

19851h 48mAdventure · Animation · Drama

Released

July 13, 1985

7.1

TMDB Score

71% match · 105 votes

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About the Movie

Night on the Galactic Railroad poster

AdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

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.

DirectorGisaburō Sugii

Released: July 13, 1985
Runtime: 1h 48m
Status: Released
Original language: Japanese
Studios: Nippon Herald Films, The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC

Top Billed Cast

Mayumi Tanaka

Giovanni (voice)

Chika Sakamoto

Campanella (voice)

Junko Hori

Zanelli (voice)

KN

Kaori Nakahara

Kaoru (voice)

Yoshie Shimamura

Giovanni's Mother (voice)

RN

Reiko Niimura

Old Woman (voice)

AI

Ayumi Ishijo

(voice)

AH

Ayako Hori

(voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

Birdcatcher (voice)

HK

Hidehiro Kikuchi

Young Man (voice)

Yuriko Fuchizaki

Tadashi (voice)

SY

Shun Yashiro

(voice)

Fujio Tokita

Lighthouse Keeper (voice)

Gorō Naya

Campanella's Father (voice)

Miyuki Ichijou

Marceau (voice)

Ryuji Saikachi

Store Owner (voice)

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