Hi No Taiko
火の太鼓
Synopsis
A port town in the Hokuriku region, around the time the Meiji era was drawing to a close. Here, there was a strange custom dating back many years: whoever won the “Competitive Drumming” held on the night of the Spring Festival would gain control of that year’s fishing grounds. Consequently, the fishing boat owners went to great lengths—even resorting to underhanded tactics—to recruit the finest drummers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuo Hase
- Screenplay & Story
- Kobako Hanato
- Original Score
- Hirooki Ogawa
- Original Title
- 火の太鼓
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Hase
Kobako Hanato, Gohei Kamiya
Hirooki Ogawa
Yoshiyasu Hamamura
Tsuneo Kosumi
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Hase
Director
Kobako Hanato
Screenplay
Tsuneo Kosumi
Producer
Hirooki Ogawa
Original Music Composer
Yoshiyasu Hamamura
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hi No Taiko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hi No Taiko about?
A port town in the Hokuriku region, around the time the Meiji era was drawing to a close. Here, there was a strange custom dating back many years: whoever won the “Competitive Drumming” held on the night of the Spring Festival would gain control of that year’s fishing grounds. Consequently, the fishing boat owners went to great lengths—even resorting to underhanded tactics—to recruit the finest drummers.
Who directed Hi No Taiko?
Hi No Taiko was directed by Kazuo Hase.
Who stars in Hi No Taiko?
The principal cast of Hi No Taiko includes Hiroshi Aoyama, Chieko Baisho, Bokuzen Hidari, Eiko Ichikawa, Nobuo Kaneko.
When was Hi No Taiko released and how long is it?
Hi No Taiko was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Hi No Taiko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hi No Taiko was composed by Hirooki Ogawa.