About this movie
This celebrated documentary, filmed in colour, depicts one of the most famous of all Japanese temples. Horyu-ji, in the small town of Ikaruga outside Japan’s ancient capital of Nara, was one of the first Buddhist places of worship established in Japan, and contains the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, dating from the seventh century.
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How long is Hōryū-ji?
Hōryū-ji has a runtime of 23m ( and 23 minutes).
Who directed Hōryū-ji?
Hōryū-ji was directed by Susumu Hani and released in 1958.
What genre is Hōryū-ji?
Hōryū-ji is a Documentary film (1958).
Who stars in Hōryū-ji?
The cast of Hōryū-ji includes Hiroshi Akutagawa.
