The Man from the East
東から来た男
Synopsis
Kenta (Kayama), a boxer-turned-wandering minstrel becomes involved in a yakuza plot to rid slum dwellers from a piece of land the gangsters wish to develop. Kenta befriends a wandering poet and the younger sister (Hoshi) of a boxer Keota killed in the ring.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Umetsugu Inoue
- Screenplay & Story
- Katsuya Susaki, Umetsugu Inoue, Yoshio Hasuike
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- 東から来た男
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Umetsugu Inoue
Katsuya Susaki, Umetsugu Inoue, Yoshio Hasuike
Hajime Kaburagi
Kōzō Okazaki
Sadao Sugihara
Department Leadership Roster
Sadao Sugihara
Producer
Umetsugu Inoue
Director
Katsuya Susaki
Screenplay
Umetsugu Inoue
Screenplay
Yoshio Hasuike
Screenplay
Kōzō Okazaki
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from the East
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man from the East about?
Kenta (Kayama), a boxer-turned-wandering minstrel becomes involved in a yakuza plot to rid slum dwellers from a piece of land the gangsters wish to develop. Kenta befriends a wandering poet and the younger sister (Hoshi) of a boxer Keota killed in the ring.
Who directed The Man from the East?
The Man from the East was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
Who stars in The Man from the East?
The principal cast of The Man from the East includes Yūzō Kayama, Yuriko Hoshi, Makoto Satō, Jun Funato, Shirō Ōsaka.
When was The Man from the East released and how long is it?
The Man from the East was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from the East?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from the East was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.