Tora-san, the Intellectual
男はつらいよ 葛飾立志篇
Synopsis
Tora-san is inspired to pursue an education after a visit to the grave of a woman he met years ago. When he returns to Shibamata with the intent to study, he falls for Toraya's new tenant instead.
Part of the Tora-san Series
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Top Cast
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Kiyoshi Atsumi
寅次郎
Chieko Baisho
樱花（阿寅的妹妹）
Masami Shimojō
车龙造（阿寅的叔叔）
Chieko Misaki
车つね（阿寅的婶婶）
Gin Maeda
阿博
Hisao Dazai
桂梅太郎（章鱼厂长）
Gajirō Satō
源公
Chishū Ryū
御前样
Hayato Nakamura
满男
Yoshio Yoshida
旦那
Masakane Yonekura
巡警
Hideji Ōtaki
住职
Junko Sakurada
顺子
Fumie Kashiyama
礼子
Keiju Kobayashi
田所先生
Kazuhiko Kasai
Akihiko Hanyû
Kenji Kimura
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1976
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 葛飾立志篇
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
Naozumi Yamamoto
Tetsuo Takaha
Iwao Ishii
Kiyoshi Shimazu, Toru Najima
Department Leadership Roster
Iwao Ishii
Editor
Yoji Yamada
Director
Yoji Yamada
Writer
Yoshitaka Asama
Writer
Naozumi Yamamoto
Original Music Composer
Tetsuo Takaha
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tora-san, the Intellectual
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What is Tora-san, the Intellectual about?
Tora-san is inspired to pursue an education after a visit to the grave of a woman he met years ago. When he returns to Shibamata with the intent to study, he falls for Toraya's new tenant instead.
Who directed Tora-san, the Intellectual?
Tora-san, the Intellectual was directed by Yoji Yamada.
Who stars in Tora-san, the Intellectual?
The principal cast of Tora-san, the Intellectual includes Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Masami Shimojō, Chieko Misaki, Gin Maeda.
When was Tora-san, the Intellectual released and how long is it?
Tora-san, the Intellectual was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Tora-san, the Intellectual?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tora-san, the Intellectual was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto.