A Hero of Tokyo
東京の英雄
Synopsis
The story focuses on the widower Nemoto, ostensibly a businessman, who has one son, Kanichi, the hero of the title. Nemoto remarries; his new wife is a widow with a son and daughter of her own. However, Nemoto’s business turns out to be out a shady scam, and he disappears, leaving his wife to raise the three children alone. In order to support the family, she is obliged to become a bar hostess. She conceals this shameful employment from the children, but the truth comes out years later, after her daughter is rejected by her husband’s family when they investigate her background.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Shimizu
- Screenplay & Story
- Masao Arata
- Original Title
- 東京の英雄
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Shimizu
Masao Arata
Hiroshi Nomura
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Shimizu
Director
Hiroshi Nomura
Director of Photography
Masao Arata
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hero of Tokyo
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What is A Hero of Tokyo about?
The story focuses on the widower Nemoto, ostensibly a businessman, who has one son, Kanichi, the hero of the title. Nemoto remarries; his new wife is a widow with a son and daughter of her own. However, Nemoto’s business turns out to be out a shady scam, and he disappears, leaving his wife to raise the three children alone. In order to support the family, she is obliged to become a bar hostess. She conceals this shameful employment from the children, but the truth comes out years later, after her daughter is rejected by her husband’s family when they investigate her background.
Who directed A Hero of Tokyo?
A Hero of Tokyo was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.
Who stars in A Hero of Tokyo?
The principal cast of A Hero of Tokyo includes Mitsugu Fujii, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Yukichi Iwata, Michiko Kuwano, Kōji Mitsui.
When was A Hero of Tokyo released and how long is it?
A Hero of Tokyo was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.