Kanbei's Bargain Sale
捨てうり勘兵衛
Synopsis
Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent of his first love, he disappears as soon as the task is completed. But later, Tsurukichi returns to ask Kanbei for help once again...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Makino
- Screenplay & Story
- Morimasa Owaku
- Original Score
- Seiichi Suzuki
- Original Title
- 捨てうり勘兵衛
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Makino
Morimasa Owaku
Seiichi Suzuki
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Masahiro Makino
Director
Morimasa Owaku
Screenplay
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What is Kanbei's Bargain Sale about?
Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent of his first love, he disappears as soon as the task is completed. But later, Tsurukichi returns to ask Kanbei for help once again...
Who directed Kanbei's Bargain Sale?
Kanbei's Bargain Sale was directed by Masahiro Makino.
Who stars in Kanbei's Bargain Sale?
The principal cast of Kanbei's Bargain Sale includes Ryutaro Otomo, Keiko Okawa, Kōtarō Satomi, Hiromi Hanazono, Isao Yamagata.
When was Kanbei's Bargain Sale released and how long is it?
Kanbei's Bargain Sale was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Kanbei's Bargain Sale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kanbei's Bargain Sale was composed by Seiichi Suzuki.