Tora-san, the Matchmaker
男はつらいよ 翔んでる寅次郎
Synopsis
Tora-san helps out a runaway bride.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoji Yamada
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
- Original Score
- Naozumi Yamamoto
- Original Title
- 男はつらいよ 翔んでる寅次郎
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
Naozumi Yamamoto
Tetsuo Takaha
Iwao Ishii
Kiyoshi Shimazu
Department Leadership Roster
Yoji Yamada
Director
Yoji Yamada
Writer
Iwao Ishii
Editor
Yoshitaka Asama
Writer
Tetsuo Takaha
Director of Photography
Naozumi Yamamoto
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tora-san, the Matchmaker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tora-san, the Matchmaker about?
Tora-san helps out a runaway bride.
Who directed Tora-san, the Matchmaker?
Tora-san, the Matchmaker was directed by Yoji Yamada.
Who stars in Tora-san, the Matchmaker?
The principal cast of Tora-san, the Matchmaker includes Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Kaori Momoi, Masami Shimojō, Chieko Misaki.
When was Tora-san, the Matchmaker released and how long is it?
Tora-san, the Matchmaker was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Tora-san, the Matchmaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tora-san, the Matchmaker was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto.