Minamata

2020, Drama, 1h 55m

78 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Heartfelt yet jumbled, Minamata pays tribute to a remarkable real-life story perhaps better served by the documentary treatment. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Inspired by a true story, Minamata stars Johnny Depp playing celebrated photojournalist Eugene Smith. The film takes place in 1971 when we find Smith as a recluse and disconnected from the world he once shot. After receiving one final assignment from Life Magazine editor Robert Hayes (Bill Nighy), Eugene must travel to the Japanese coastal city of Minamata, which has been ravaged by mercury poisoning. Ushered by an impassioned Japanese translator, Aileen (Minami) and encouraged by local villagers (Hiroyuki Sanada), Eugene's powerful images expose decades of gross negligence by the country's Chisso Corporation.

Cast & Crew

Johnny Depp
W. Eugene Smith
Hiroyuki Sanada
Mitsuo Yamazaki
Jun Kunimura
Junichi Nojima
Minami
Aileen
Bill Nighy
Robert Hayes
Ryô Kase
Kiyoshi
Tadanobu Asano
Tatsuo Matsumura
Akiko Iwase
Masako Matsumura
Katherine Jenkins
Millie
Lily Robinson
Diandra
Andrew Levitas
Director
David K. Kessler
Screenwriter
Stephen Deuters
Screenwriter
Andrew Levitas
Screenwriter
Jason Forman
Screenwriter
Johnny Depp
Producer
Bill Johnson
Producer
David K. Kessler
Producer
Andrew Levitas
Producer
Sam Sarkar
Producer
Gabrielle Tana
Producer
Kevan Van Thompson
Producer
Monika Bacardi
Executive Producer
Stephen Deuters
Executive Producer
Compton Ross
Executive Producer
Stephen Spence
Executive Producer
Benoît Delhomme
Cinematographer
Nathan Nugent
Film Editor
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Original Music
Tom Foden
Production Design
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