Tora-san's Runaway
男はつらいよ 望郷篇
Synopsis
After an encounter with a dying yakuza's son and at his sister Sakura's urging, Torajiro attempts to change his vagrant lifestyle and become an honest worker with a steady job.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoji Yamada
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Miyazaki, Yoji Yamada
- Original Score
- Naozumi Yamamoto
- Original Title
- 男はつらいよ 望郷篇
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoji Yamada
Akira Miyazaki, Yoji Yamada
Naozumi Yamamoto
Tetsuo Takaha
Iwao Ishii
Tsuneo Kosumi
Department Leadership Roster
Yoji Yamada
Director
Naozumi Yamamoto
Original Music Composer
Iwao Ishii
Editor
Tetsuo Takaha
Director of Photography
Akira Miyazaki
Screenplay
Yoji Yamada
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tora-san's Runaway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tora-san's Runaway about?
After an encounter with a dying yakuza's son and at his sister Sakura's urging, Torajiro attempts to change his vagrant lifestyle and become an honest worker with a steady job.
Who directed Tora-san's Runaway?
Tora-san's Runaway was directed by Yoji Yamada.
Who stars in Tora-san's Runaway?
The principal cast of Tora-san's Runaway includes Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Aiko Nagayama, Gin Maeda, Taisaku Akino.
When was Tora-san's Runaway released and how long is it?
Tora-san's Runaway was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Tora-san's Runaway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tora-san's Runaway was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto.