Asakusa Lights
浅草の灯
Synopsis
A passionate singer who’s rough around the edges but has a warm heart; a kind-hearted, impoverished painter who devotes himself wholeheartedly; and a beautiful opera singer loved by both of them—the joys and sorrows of Asakusa during the golden age of opera.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shigeo Tanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Katsumi Nishimura, Hiroshi Hamamoto
- Original Score
- Yūji Koseki
- Original Title
- 浅草の灯
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shigeo Tanaka
Katsumi Nishimura, Hiroshi Hamamoto
Yūji Koseki
Shigeo Itabashi
Kazuo Tsukaguchi, Asata Fujii
Department Leadership Roster
Shigeo Tanaka
Director
Kazuo Tsukaguchi
Producer
Asata Fujii
Producer
Shigeo Itabashi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asakusa Lights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Asakusa Lights about?
A passionate singer who’s rough around the edges but has a warm heart; a kind-hearted, impoverished painter who devotes himself wholeheartedly; and a beautiful opera singer loved by both of them—the joys and sorrows of Asakusa during the golden age of opera.
Who directed Asakusa Lights?
Asakusa Lights was directed by Shigeo Tanaka.
Who stars in Asakusa Lights?
The principal cast of Asakusa Lights includes Jun Negami, Ryūji Shinagawa, Yasuko Kawakami, Chizuko Ohama, Hiroko Yajima.
When was Asakusa Lights released and how long is it?
Asakusa Lights was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Asakusa Lights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asakusa Lights was composed by Yūji Koseki.