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Night on the Galactic Railroad(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-07-13
71%
84 Votes
Time: 1h 48m
Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.
Overview:
Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
ProductionCompanies: 
Nippon Herald Films
Movie: Night on the Galactic Railroad
Top 10 Billed Cast
田中真弓
Giovanni (voice)
坂本千夏
Campanella (voice)
堀絢子
Zanelli (voice)
島村佳江
Giovanni's Mother (voice)
大塚周夫
Birdcatcher (voice)
Video Trailer Night on the Galactic Railroad
Video: Night on the Galactic Railroad | Official Trailer [HD] | Soundtrack by Haruomi Hosono
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Night on the Galactic Railroad | Official Trailer [HD] | Soundtrack by Haruomi Hosono
銀河鉄道の夜 / Night on the Galactic Railroad
Night on the Galactic Railroad - The Flame of Scorpio (The Scorpion Fire)
Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985) - Titanic Scene
Night on the Galactic Railroad (English Dub)
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Night on the Galactic Railroad | Official Trailer [HD] | Soundtrack by Haruomi Hosono - Trailer
銀河鉄道の夜 / Night on the Galactic Railroad - Trailer
Night on the Galactic Railroad - The Flame of Scorpio (The Scorpion Fire) - Clip
Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985) - Titanic Scene - Clip
Night on the Galactic Railroad (English Dub) - Featurette
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