The Life of Chikuzan
竹山ひとり旅
Synopsis
After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shamisen player and folk-song collector named Takahashi Chikuzan became a musical sensation. This biographical drama chronicles his wanderings and his life, with a particular focus on his humble beginnings as a peasant on a remote and arid island.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaneto Shindō
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Title
- 竹山ひとり旅
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaneto Shindō
Kaneto Shindō
Kiyomi Kuroda
Department Leadership Roster
Kaneto Shindō
Director
Kaneto Shindō
Writer
Kiyomi Kuroda
Director of Photography
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What is The Life of Chikuzan about?
After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shamisen player and folk-song collector named Takahashi Chikuzan became a musical sensation. This biographical drama chronicles his wanderings and his life, with a particular focus on his humble beginnings as a peasant on a remote and arid island.
Who directed The Life of Chikuzan?
The Life of Chikuzan was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Who stars in The Life of Chikuzan?
The principal cast of The Life of Chikuzan includes Ryūzō Hayashi, Nobuko Otowa, Mitsuko Baisho, Dai Kanai, Hiroko Isayama.
When was The Life of Chikuzan released and how long is it?
The Life of Chikuzan was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.