Drunkard's Paradise
酔っぱらい天国
Synopsis
A father and son are both heavy drinkers. However, the son dies in an accident at a bar, leaving behind a fiance…. A unique social satire that focuses on why people drink alcohol.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Minoru Shibuya
- Screenplay & Story
- Zenzō Matsuyama
- Original Score
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Original Title
- 酔っぱらい天国
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Minoru Shibuya
Zenzō Matsuyama, Minoru Shibuya
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Hiroyuki Nagaoka
Yoshi Sugihara
Masao Shirai
Department Leadership Roster
Minoru Shibuya
Director
Zenzō Matsuyama
Screenplay
Hiroyuki Nagaoka
Director of Photography
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Original Music Composer
Yoshi Sugihara
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drunkard's Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drunkard's Paradise about?
A father and son are both heavy drinkers. However, the son dies in an accident at a bar, leaving behind a fiance…. A unique social satire that focuses on why people drink alcohol.
Who directed Drunkard's Paradise?
Drunkard's Paradise was directed by Minoru Shibuya.
Who stars in Drunkard's Paradise?
The principal cast of Drunkard's Paradise includes Masahiko Tsugawa, Chieko Baisho, Chishū Ryū, Ineko Arima, Akira Ishihama.
When was Drunkard's Paradise released and how long is it?
Drunkard's Paradise was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Drunkard's Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drunkard's Paradise was composed by Toshirō Mayuzumi.