Hariko no tora
張り子の虎
Synopsis
Nishimura Gosaku, an aspiring photographer who loves mountain scenery, meets a boy named Sada Ichiro one evening who asks to borrow train fare. For some reason, Ichiro follows Nishimura everywhere. When told to go home, Ichiro refuses, claiming he doesn't want to return because of his estranged parents. Reluctantly, Nishimura lets Ichiro stay the night. The next day, Nishimura takes photos of Ichiro by the Sumida River, and they part ways on good terms. Meanwhile, Ichiro's worried father, Shigeo and mother, Fujiko, desperately ask Ichiro's classmates and tutoring teachers for his whereabouts, but no one knows where he is. Suddenly, Shigeo receives a phone call demanding a ransom of 10 million yen.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikio Koyama
- Screenplay & Story
- 高橋正康
- Original Score
- Kazuo Otani
- Original Title
- 張り子の虎
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- TC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikio Koyama
高橋正康, Kōhan Kawauchi
Kazuo Otani
Department Leadership Roster
Mikio Koyama
Director
高橋正康
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hariko no tora
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hariko no tora about?
Nishimura Gosaku, an aspiring photographer who loves mountain scenery, meets a boy named Sada Ichiro one evening who asks to borrow train fare. For some reason, Ichiro follows Nishimura everywhere. When told to go home, Ichiro refuses, claiming he doesn't want to return because of his estranged parents. Reluctantly, Nishimura lets Ichiro stay the night. The next day, Nishimura takes photos of Ichiro by the Sumida River, and they part ways on good terms. Meanwhile, Ichiro's worried father, Shigeo and mother, Fujiko, desperately ask Ichiro's classmates and tutoring teachers for his whereabouts, but no one knows where he is. Suddenly, Shigeo receives a phone call demanding a ransom of 10 million yen.
Who directed Hariko no tora?
Hariko no tora was directed by Mikio Koyama.
Who stars in Hariko no tora?
The principal cast of Hariko no tora includes Kyôhei Shibata, Jin Nakayama, Gō Ibuki, Taketoshi Naitō, Makoto Mutsuura.
When was Hariko no tora released and how long is it?
Hariko no tora was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Hariko no tora?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hariko no tora was composed by Kazuo Otani.
Is Hariko no tora based on a book or true story?
Hariko no tora is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kōhan Kawauchi".