Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 17, 1985
- Season
- Summer 1985
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Osamu Tezuka
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
- Score across sites
- 6.34/10
- Official site
- tezukaosamu.net/en/anime/73.html
Tags & Tropes
Broken Down Film
Synopsis
A scene from an American animated piece called "Dudley Do Right" shows a scene in which a queen is tied to a railroad track with ropes and shouting, "Help!" This image was often used in serial action films of the silent comedy period. In this short film, a western-style hero fights a villain and saves a beautiful woman in the same situation. This classical scene, however, is marred, blurred and smudged because the film itself is very old. Not only does the hero have to fight the villain, but he also has to struggle hard against the bad condition of the film. (Source: AniDB)
Should you watch Broken Down Film?
Only if especially stories with parody, meta.
Reception is lukewarm: 60/100 on AniList, with 23% of 661 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.6% of viewers drop it.
As a 6-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Osamu Tezuka
If you like Broken Down Film
Broken Down Film FAQ
How long is Broken Down Film?
Broken Down Film runs 6 minutes (6 minutes).
Is Broken Down Film finished?
Yes. Broken Down Film has finished airing — the final episode aired August 17, 1985.
Is Broken Down Film based on a manga?
No. Broken Down Film is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.