Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen (1971)

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A young man who aspires to become a big-shot businessman, finds himself in a twist of fate. Despite trying his hand at various jobs, success eludes him, and he unexpectedly ends up in Osaka's Shinimamiya district. With empty pockets, he stumbles upon an invitation to the 'Gokuraku Toruko' establishment, becoming a patron. Led by the enchanting Ibohachi, he becomes entangled with the charismatic hostesses, including the captivating Tama. This leads him to infiltrate Tama's apartment complex, Sakura-so. Within its walls reside a colorful cast of characters, from hostesses Chie, Akemi, Yukari, and Kayoko to the quirky parasites like Masao, Tetsuo, Arima, and more. Seeking a fresh start, He embarks on a journey as a 'parasite,' but things take unexpected turns...

Director: Yūsuke Watanabe
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Masao Yagi
Cinematography: Jūhei Suzuki
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

osaka, japan

More Films by Director: Yūsuke Watanabe
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen about?
A young man who aspires to become a big-shot businessman, finds himself in a twist of fate. Despite trying his hand at various jobs, success eludes him, and he unexpectedly ends up in Osaka's Shinimamiya district. With empty pockets, he stumbles upon an invitation to the 'Gokuraku Toruko' establishment, becoming a patron. Led by the enchanting Ibohachi, he becomes entangled with the charismatic hostesses, including the captivating Tama. This leads him to infiltrate Tama's apartment complex, Sakura-so. Within its walls reside a colorful cast of characters, from hostesses Chie, Akemi, Yukari, and Kayoko to the quirky parasites like Masao, Tetsuo, Arima, and more. Seeking a fresh start, He embarks on a journey as a 'parasite,' but things take unexpected turns...
Who directed Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen?
Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen was directed by Yūsuke Watanabe.
Who stars in Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen?
Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen stars Yuriko Mishima, Reiko Ōhara, Hachirō Oka, Bunta Sugawara, Masahiko Tanimura, Kenji Ushio.
How long is Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen?
Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen?
Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen is a Comedy film.
Where was Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen produced?
Kigeki Toruko-buro Osho-sen was produced in Japan.