The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog
狸になった和尚さん
Synopsis
A dispute over the estate of a wealthy family’s patriarch erupts between the son’s widow and her child on one side, and the villain’s niece and brothers on the other. When the villains’ carefully crafted facade is exposed, a monk who sides with the widow puts on the performance of a lifetime. A heartwarming pastoral comedy rich in human warmth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahisa Sunohara
- Screenplay & Story
- Taketaka Yagisawa, Yutaka Okada, Ryōzō Kasahara
- Original Score
- Ichirō Saitō
- Original Title
- 狸になった和尚さん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahisa Sunohara
Taketaka Yagisawa, Yutaka Okada, Ryōzō Kasahara
Ichirō Saitō
Shigeyoshi Mine
Department Leadership Roster
Masahisa Sunohara
Director
Taketaka Yagisawa
Screenplay
Yutaka Okada
Screenplay
Ryōzō Kasahara
Screenplay
Shigeyoshi Mine
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog
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What is The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog about?
A dispute over the estate of a wealthy family’s patriarch erupts between the son’s widow and her child on one side, and the villain’s niece and brothers on the other. When the villains’ carefully crafted facade is exposed, a monk who sides with the widow puts on the performance of a lifetime. A heartwarming pastoral comedy rich in human warmth.
Who directed The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog?
The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog was directed by Masahisa Sunohara.
Who stars in The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog?
The principal cast of The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog includes Mitsusaburō Ramon, Kisao Tobita, Chieko Sōma, 堤みどり, Bontarō Miake.
When was The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog released and how long is it?
The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monk Who Became a Raccoon Dog was composed by Ichirō Saitō.