Order of the Salaryman
サラリーマンの勲章
Synopsis
A salaryman promoted against his will skips his first morning meeting and slips into a spiral of small rebellions—cafés, nightclubs, and a fleeting romance—while rejecting the rigid “medals” of corporate success. Torn between family and freedom, he plots a staged disappearance to reclaim a late-coming youth, in a bittersweet drama underscored by the haunting refrain of “Akita Ondo.”
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuho Mitsuta
- Screenplay & Story
- Shozo Uehara, Taro Kinoshita
- Original Score
- Isao Tomita
- Original Title
- サラリーマンの勲章
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuho Mitsuta
Shozo Uehara, Taro Kinoshita
Isao Tomita
Department Leadership Roster
Shozo Uehara
Writer
Kazuho Mitsuta
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Order of the Salaryman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Order of the Salaryman about?
A salaryman promoted against his will skips his first morning meeting and slips into a spiral of small rebellions—cafés, nightclubs, and a fleeting romance—while rejecting the rigid “medals” of corporate success. Torn between family and freedom, he plots a staged disappearance to reclaim a late-coming youth, in a bittersweet drama underscored by the haunting refrain of “Akita Ondo.”
Who directed Order of the Salaryman?
Order of the Salaryman was directed by Kazuho Mitsuta.
Who stars in Order of the Salaryman?
The principal cast of Order of the Salaryman includes Sakae Umezu, Manami Fuji, Keiko Tsushima, Tadao Nakamaru, Hiroshi Minami.
When was Order of the Salaryman released and how long is it?
Order of the Salaryman was released in 1973 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Order of the Salaryman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Order of the Salaryman was composed by Isao Tomita.