Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (1991) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1991 · Film

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Released in 1991, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes is a drame, guerre, famille and animation film directed by George Levinson, running about 30 minutes.

What it’s about. True story (based on the book by Eleanor Coerr) about a Japanese girl named Sadako Sasaki, who was two years old when the atom bomb fell on her city of Hiroshima. Like so many other survivors of that horrific day, she subsequently developed leukemia. To keep herself occupied during her illness, she begins the monumental task of folding a thousand origami cranes--in the hopes that it will save her life.

Who’s in it. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes stars Liv Ullmann as Narrator (voice).

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes tend to enjoy Les Évadés, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (1991)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes?
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes stars Liv Ullmann.
When was Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes released?
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.