Mayumi Tanaka
Giovanni (voice)
1985•1h 48m•Released•JA
Night on the Galactic Railroad
“Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.”
Overview
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 Details
Release Date
July 13, 1985
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
7.1 / 10
Votes
104
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
5.8
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Chika Sakamoto
Campanella (voice)
Junko Hori
Zanelli (voice)
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Kaori Nakahara
Kaoru (voice)
Yoshie Shimamura
Giovanni's Mother (voice)
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Reiko Niimura
Old Woman (voice)
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Ayumi Ishijo
(voice)
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Ayako Hori
(voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
Birdcatcher (voice)
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Hidehiro Kikuchi
Young Man (voice)
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Tadashi (voice)
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Shun Yashiro
(voice)
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