The Men of Toho-ku
東北の神武たち
Synopsis
Tragi-comedy about the inhabitants of a remote, mountain-locked village where only the first-born sons are allowed to marry and have children.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Kon Ichikawa
- Original Score
- Ikuma Dan
- Original Title
- 東北の神武たち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kon Ichikawa
Kon Ichikawa, Shichirō Fukazawa
Ikuma Dan
Kazuo Yamada
Department Leadership Roster
Kon Ichikawa
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Screenplay
Kazuo Yamada
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Men of Toho-ku
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Men of Toho-ku about?
Tragi-comedy about the inhabitants of a remote, mountain-locked village where only the first-born sons are allowed to marry and have children.
Who directed The Men of Toho-ku?
The Men of Toho-ku was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Who stars in The Men of Toho-ku?
The principal cast of The Men of Toho-ku includes Hiroshi Akutagawa, Minoru Chiaki, Haruko Tōgō, Kamatari Fujiwara, Chieko Naniwa.
When was The Men of Toho-ku released and how long is it?
The Men of Toho-ku was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Men of Toho-ku?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Men of Toho-ku was composed by Ikuma Dan.