Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp (1969)
Japan's most beloved loser
Tora-san, an itinerant peddler who is thrown out of his father's house twenty years before but reconnects with his aunt, uncle and sister Sakura. Tora wreaks some havoc in their lives, like getting drunk and silly at a marriage meeting and ruining Sakura's chance to marry someone, as well as just being a real pain to those around him. There is a sentimental side to him also, and the best way to describe him is that he grows on you.
Director: Yoji Yamada
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: August 27, 1969
Cast
- Kiyoshi Atsumi - Torajirô Kuruma
- Chieko Baisho - Sakura
- Sachiko Mitsumoto - Fuyuko
- Chishū Ryū - Gozen-sama
- Takashi Shimura - Hyôichirô Suwa
- Shin Morikawa - Ryûzô
- Gin Maeda - Hiroshi Suwa
- Taisaku Akino - Noboru Kawamata
- Gajirō Satō - Genkichi
- Keiroku Seki - Shikaisha
Screenplay
- Azuma Morisaki (Screenplay)
- Yoji Yamada (Screenplay)
Music: Naozumi Yamamoto
Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaha
Editing: Iwao Ishii
Production: Shochiku
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs
Keywords
factory worker, japan, marriage, wedding
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp about?
- Tora-san, an itinerant peddler who is thrown out of his father's house twenty years before but reconnects with his aunt, uncle and sister Sakura. Tora wreaks some havoc in their lives, like getting drunk and silly at a marriage meeting and ruining Sakura's chance to marry someone, as well as just being a real pain to those around him. There is a sentimental side to him also, and the best way to describe him is that he grows on you.
- Who directed Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp?
- Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp was directed by Yoji Yamada.
- Who stars in Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp?
- Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Sachiko Mitsumoto, Chishū Ryū, Takashi Shimura, Shin Morikawa.
- How long is Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp?
- Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp?
- Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp is a Comedy film.
- Where was Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp produced?
- Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp?
- The themes of Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp include: Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs.