Dodes'ka-den
どですかでん
Synopsis
On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward.
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Dodes'ka-den (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-07
Top Cast
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Yoshitaka Zushi
Roku-Chan
Kin Sugai
Okuni
Toshiyuki Tonomura
Taro Sawagami
Shinsuke Minami
Ryotaro Sawagami
Yūko Kusunoki
Misao Sawagami
Junzaburō Ban
Yukichi Shima
Kiyoko Tange
Mrs. Shima
Michio Hino
Mr. Ikawa
Keiji Furuyama
Mr. Matsui
Tappei Shimokawa
Mr. Nomoto
Kunie Tanaka
Hatsutaro Kawaguchi
Jitsuko Yoshimura
Yoshie Kawaguchi
Hisashi Igawa
Masuo Masuda
Hideko Okiyama
Tatsu Masuda
Tatsuo Matsumura
Kyota Watanaka
Imari Tsuji
Otane Watanaka
Tomoko Yamazaki
Katsuko Watanaka
Masahiko Kametani
Okabe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Hideo Oguni
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- どですかでん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Yonki-no-Kai Productions, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Hideo Oguni, Shūgorō Yamamoto
Tōru Takemitsu
Takao Saitō
Reiko Kaneko
Yōichi Matsue, Kon Ichikawa, Keisuke Kinoshita, Masaki Kobayashi, Akira Kurosawa
Department Leadership Roster
Akira Kurosawa
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Screenplay
Shinobu Hashimoto
Screenplay
Takao Saitō
Director of Photography
Reiko Kaneko
Editor
Yōichi Matsue
Producer
Hideo Oguni
Screenplay
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dodes'ka-den
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dodes'ka-den about?
On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward.
Who directed Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who stars in Dodes'ka-den?
The principal cast of Dodes'ka-den includes Yoshitaka Zushi, Kin Sugai, Toshiyuki Tonomura, Shinsuke Minami, Yūko Kusunoki.
When was Dodes'ka-den released and how long is it?
Dodes'ka-den was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Dodes'ka-den?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dodes'ka-den was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.
Is Dodes'ka-den based on a book or true story?
Dodes'ka-den is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shūgorō Yamamoto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).