The Izu Dancer
伊豆の踊子
Synopsis
Kawasaki, a high school student from Ichiko, walks along a mountain path toward Amagi and encounters a troupe of traveling performers. He becomes captivated by Kaoru, a black-haired dancer carrying a drum on her back. Deciding to travel with the troupe to Shimoda, Kawasaki finds that Kaoru also harbors a tender affection for him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Onchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshiro Ide
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 伊豆の踊子
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Onchi
Toshiro Ide, Yasunari Kawabata
Tōru Takemitsu
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Onchi
Director
Toshiro Ide
Screenplay
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Izu Dancer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Izu Dancer about?
Kawasaki, a high school student from Ichiko, walks along a mountain path toward Amagi and encounters a troupe of traveling performers. He becomes captivated by Kaoru, a black-haired dancer carrying a drum on her back. Deciding to travel with the troupe to Shimoda, Kawasaki finds that Kaoru also harbors a tender affection for him.
Who directed The Izu Dancer?
The Izu Dancer was directed by Hideo Onchi.
Who stars in The Izu Dancer?
The principal cast of The Izu Dancer includes Toshio Kurosawa, Yōko Naitō, Tatsuyoshi Ehara, Nami Tamura, Nobuko Otowa.
When was The Izu Dancer released and how long is it?
The Izu Dancer was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Izu Dancer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Izu Dancer was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.