

A Flame at the Pier
涙を、獅子のたて髪に
Synopsis
A union-busting Yokohama dockworker learns that the loyalties that rule his life are based on shaky foundations. Believing that his manager was responsible for saving his life as a baby, he falls victim to a manipulative cycle of deceit and revenge.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Masahiro Shinoda
- Screenplay & Story
- Shūji Terayama, Masahiro Shinoda, Ichirô Mizunuma
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 涙を、獅子のたて髪に
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Shinoda
Shūji Terayama, Masahiro Shinoda, Ichirô Mizunuma
Tōru Takemitsu
Masao Kosugi
Masao Shirai, Shigeru Wakatsuki
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Shinoda
Director
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Masao Kosugi
Director of Photography
Masao Shirai
Producer
Shigeru Wakatsuki
Producer
Shūji Terayama
Screenplay
Masahiro Shinoda
Screenplay
Ichirô Mizunuma
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Flame at the Pier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Flame at the Pier about?
A union-busting Yokohama dockworker learns that the loyalties that rule his life are based on shaky foundations. Believing that his manager was responsible for saving his life as a baby, he falls victim to a manipulative cycle of deceit and revenge.
Who directed A Flame at the Pier?
A Flame at the Pier was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Who stars in A Flame at the Pier?
The principal cast of A Flame at the Pier includes Takashi Fujiki, Tamotsu Hayakawa, Mariko Kaga, Kōji Nanbara, Kyôko Kishida.
When was A Flame at the Pier released and how long is it?
A Flame at the Pier was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for A Flame at the Pier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Flame at the Pier was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.




















