A Slope in the Sun
陽のあたる坂道
Synopsis
The young Takako Kuramoto has come to Tokyo to study and starts working for the rich Tashiro family as tutor of the daughter, Kumiko, while she receives attention from her two older brothers, Yukichi and Shinji. Meanwhile, the exact parentage of Shinji comes to light.
Top Cast
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Yūjirō Ishihara
Shinji Tashiro
Mie Kitahara
Takako Kuramoto
Izumi Ashikawa
Kumiko Tashiro
Tamio Kawachi
Tamio Takagi
Yuji Odaka
Yukichi Tashiro
Koreya Senda
Tamakichi Tashiro
Yukiko Todoroki
Midori Tashiro
Hisako Yamane
Tomiko Takagi
Misako Watanabe
Yuriko Kawakami
Shin Morikawa
Seikichi
Shirō Amakusa
Yagoro
Fudeko Tanaka
Hanako
Yoko Benisawa
Yoneko
Reiko Arai
Takeko
Shoichi Ozawa
Isamu Kosugi
Dr. Shiozawa
Natsue Shiga
Chief
Hiroshi Hijikata
A drinker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomotaka Tasaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomotaka Tasaka, Ichirō Ikeda
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 陽のあたる坂道
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 3h 29m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomotaka Tasaka
Tomotaka Tasaka, Ichirō Ikeda, Yōjirō Ishizaka
Masaru Satō
Saburō Isayama
Masanori Tsujii
Shizuo Sakagami
Department Leadership Roster
Tomotaka Tasaka
Director
Tomotaka Tasaka
Screenplay
Ichirō Ikeda
Screenplay
Saburō Isayama
Director of Photography
Masanori Tsujii
Editor
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Slope in the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Slope in the Sun about?
The young Takako Kuramoto has come to Tokyo to study and starts working for the rich Tashiro family as tutor of the daughter, Kumiko, while she receives attention from her two older brothers, Yukichi and Shinji. Meanwhile, the exact parentage of Shinji comes to light.
Who directed A Slope in the Sun?
A Slope in the Sun was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.
Who stars in A Slope in the Sun?
The principal cast of A Slope in the Sun includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, Izumi Ashikawa, Tamio Kawachi, Yuji Odaka.
When was A Slope in the Sun released and how long is it?
A Slope in the Sun was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 3h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for A Slope in the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Slope in the Sun was composed by Masaru Satō.
Is A Slope in the Sun based on a book or true story?
A Slope in the Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yōjirō Ishizaka".