Circus Boys
二十世紀少年読本
Synopsis
Brothers Jinta and Wataru are raised in a travelling circus. After an accident, Jinta decides to leave and wanders the countryside working as a con-man. After a run-in with local yakuza, he's invited to join their ranks, where he makes the mistake of falling for a boss's mistress. Meanwhile, Wataru stays with the circus and works hard to regain its former glory
Top Cast
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Hiroshi Mikami
Jinta
Moe Kamura
Plaything / Omocha
Xiu Jian
Wataru
Michiru Akiyoshi
Maria
Yuki Asayama
Sayoko
Bunshi Katsura VI
Samejima
Haruko Wanibuchi
Kimie
Yoshio Harada
Yoshimoto
Shiro Sano
Hiroshi
Yukio Yamato
Koji
Maki Ishikawa
Yoshiko
Akira Ōizumi
Ring Master
Akaji Maro
Tattoo Master
Tetsu Watanabe
Elephant Master
Masashi Okuda
Clown
Baiken Jukkanji
Clown
Yoshio Yasuho
Trapeze master
Motomi Makiguchi
Smith Shirai
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaizo Hayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaizo Hayashi
- Original Score
- Yôko Kumagai, Hidehiko Urayama, Haruhiko Yoshida
- Original Title
- 二十世紀少年読本
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- CBS / Sony Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaizo Hayashi
Kaizo Hayashi
Yôko Kumagai, Hidehiko Urayama, Haruhiko Yoshida
Yuichi Nagata
Osamu Tanaka
Yoichi Sakuri, Hisamitsu Hida, Takahiro Sasaki
Department Leadership Roster
Yoichi Sakuri
Producer
Kaizo Hayashi
Writer
Hisamitsu Hida
Producer
Yuichi Nagata
Director of Photography
Kaizo Hayashi
Director
Osamu Tanaka
Editor
Sachiko Ito
Costume Design
Takahiro Sasaki
Producer
Yôko Kumagai
Original Music Composer
Hidehiko Urayama
Original Music Composer
Haruhiko Yoshida
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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1989
1989
Kinema Junpo - Best Japanese Films (1926-2024) [Imported]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circus Boys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Circus Boys about?
Brothers Jinta and Wataru are raised in a travelling circus. After an accident, Jinta decides to leave and wanders the countryside working as a con-man. After a run-in with local yakuza, he's invited to join their ranks, where he makes the mistake of falling for a boss's mistress. Meanwhile, Wataru stays with the circus and works hard to regain its former glory
Who directed Circus Boys?
Circus Boys was directed by Kaizo Hayashi.
Who stars in Circus Boys?
The principal cast of Circus Boys includes Hiroshi Mikami, Moe Kamura, Xiu Jian, Michiru Akiyoshi, Yuki Asayama.
When was Circus Boys released and how long is it?
Circus Boys was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Circus Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circus Boys was composed by Yôko Kumagai, Hidehiko Urayama, Haruhiko Yoshida.