
Great Edo Song Festival
ひばり捕物帳 唄祭り八百八町
Synopsis
The feudal lord Kisaragi Yae no Kami (Minami Komyo) searches for a child he had with a low-borne woman, that was sent away from his home 16 years ago while carrying a special seal. At that time, Kanda's detective Zenshichi (Ichikawa Kodayu II) had three daughters, the third of whom, Omiyo (Misora Hibari), was a skilled singer and an expert with the lasso.
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- Director
- Torajirō Saitō
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Yasumi
- Original Title
- ひばり捕物帳 唄祭り八百八町
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Torajirō Saitō
Toshio Yasumi
Department Leadership Roster
Torajirō Saitō
Director
Toshio Yasumi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Edo Song Festival
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Great Edo Song Festival about?
The feudal lord Kisaragi Yae no Kami (Minami Komyo) searches for a child he had with a low-borne woman, that was sent away from his home 16 years ago while carrying a special seal. At that time, Kanda's detective Zenshichi (Ichikawa Kodayu II) had three daughters, the third of whom, Omiyo (Misora Hibari), was a skilled singer and an expert with the lasso.
Who directed Great Edo Song Festival?
Great Edo Song Festival was directed by Torajirō Saitō.
Who stars in Great Edo Song Festival?
The principal cast of Great Edo Song Festival includes Hibari Misora, Yatarō Kitagami, Machiko Mizuhara, Junzaburō Ban, Haruhisa Kawada.
When was Great Edo Song Festival released and how long is it?
Great Edo Song Festival was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
