People Waiting for Spring
春を待つ人々
“A super-extravagant masterpiece presented with the full force of Shochiku's popular stars!”
Synopsis
This drama centers on an elderly politician and depicts how humans can return to their true selves when they are freed from selfish desires and self-interest.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Toshinobu Saburi
Old politician Satomi
Takahiro Tamura
Akiko's Husband/Magazine Reporter
Ineko Arima
Akiko Tanigawa
Yachiyo Ōtori
Kazuko Nishiwaki
Keiji Sada
Western-style painter Nishiwaki
Toshiko Kobayashi
Masako Sakaguchi
Jun Tatara
Ironworks Director Sakaguchi
Yūsuke Kawazu
Toshio Satomi
Mariko Okada
Junko Murai
Teiji Takahashi
Shigeru Yajima
Ayako Otsu
Kaoru
Akihiko Katayama
Tanaka
Sadako Sawamura
Chiyo Tsukagoshi
Mitsuko Mito
Ritsu Yamamura
Hizuru Takachiho
Fumiko Yamamura
Toyoko Yamamoto
Katsuya Yamamura
Miyuki Kuwano
Kayoko Naganuma
Yoshito Yamaji
Nagayoshi Tanigawa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noboru Nakamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Takao Yanai, Tsutomu Sawamura
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 春を待つ人々
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noboru Nakamura
Takao Yanai, Tsutomu Sawamura
Tōru Takemitsu
Yûharu Atsuta
Takeshi Fukasawa
Department Leadership Roster
Noboru Nakamura
Director
Takao Yanai
Screenplay
Tsutomu Sawamura
Screenplay
Takeshi Fukasawa
Producer
Yûharu Atsuta
Director of Photography
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for People Waiting for Spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions About People Waiting for Spring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is People Waiting for Spring about?
This drama centers on an elderly politician and depicts how humans can return to their true selves when they are freed from selfish desires and self-interest.
Who directed People Waiting for Spring?
People Waiting for Spring was directed by Noboru Nakamura.
Who stars in People Waiting for Spring?
The principal cast of People Waiting for Spring includes Toshinobu Saburi, Takahiro Tamura, Ineko Arima, Yachiyo Ōtori, Keiji Sada.
When was People Waiting for Spring released and how long is it?
People Waiting for Spring was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for People Waiting for Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for People Waiting for Spring was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.