Tora-san, the Good Samaritan
男はつらいよ 奮闘篇
Synopsis
After a quarrel with his mother, Torajiro sets off to find a bride.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoji Yamada
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
- Original Score
- Naozumi Yamamoto
- Original Title
- 男はつらいよ 奮闘篇
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
Naozumi Yamamoto
Tetsuo Takaha
Iwao Ishii
Tsugio Saito
Department Leadership Roster
Yoji Yamada
Director
Yoji Yamada
Screenplay
Yoshitaka Asama
Screenplay
Tetsuo Takaha
Director of Photography
Naozumi Yamamoto
Original Music Composer
Iwao Ishii
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tora-san, the Good Samaritan
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What is Tora-san, the Good Samaritan about?
After a quarrel with his mother, Torajiro sets off to find a bride.
Who directed Tora-san, the Good Samaritan?
Tora-san, the Good Samaritan was directed by Yoji Yamada.
Who stars in Tora-san, the Good Samaritan?
The principal cast of Tora-san, the Good Samaritan includes Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Rumi Sakakibara, Sachiko Mitsumoto, Chōchō Miyako.
When was Tora-san, the Good Samaritan released and how long is it?
Tora-san, the Good Samaritan was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Tora-san, the Good Samaritan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tora-san, the Good Samaritan was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto.