Old Songs
むかしの歌
Synopsis
Set against the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion, two Osaka families navigate the radical social shifts of the early Meiji Era. As the merchant class ascends to economic prominence, the former samurai class faces a steady decline in status and traditional structure.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamizo Ishida
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaoru Morimoto
- Original Title
- むかしの歌
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamizo Ishida
Kaoru Morimoto
Kazuo Yamasaki
Yoshio Ehara
Department Leadership Roster
Tamizo Ishida
Director
Yoshio Ehara
Editor
Kazuo Yamasaki
Director of Photography
Kaoru Morimoto
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Songs
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What is Old Songs about?
Set against the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion, two Osaka families navigate the radical social shifts of the early Meiji Era. As the merchant class ascends to economic prominence, the former samurai class faces a steady decline in status and traditional structure.
Who directed Old Songs?
Old Songs was directed by Tamizo Ishida.
Who stars in Old Songs?
The principal cast of Old Songs includes Ranko Hanai, Jun Fujio, Kokuten Kōdō, Eitarō Shindō, Saburō Sawai.
When was Old Songs released and how long is it?
Old Songs was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.