The Crowded Train
満員電車
Synopsis
Tamio Moroi, a young university graduate, works at a large brewery where he is taught to do nothing but look busy. When his father goes insane, he is told to send money for medical research into the condition. This prompts him to pay his father a visit, leading to a series of mishaps that leaves him at the bottom of the heap in what he once expected to be a promising lifetime career.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Natto Wada, Kon Ichikawa
- Original Score
- Koji Taku
- Original Title
- 満員電車
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kon Ichikawa
Natto Wada, Kon Ichikawa
Koji Taku
Hiroshi Murai
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Hidemasa Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Kon Ichikawa
Director
Hidemasa Nagata
Producer
Hiroshi Murai
Director of Photography
Natto Wada
Screenplay
Kon Ichikawa
Screenplay
Koji Taku
Original Music Composer
Tatsuji Nakashizu
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crowded Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crowded Train about?
Tamio Moroi, a young university graduate, works at a large brewery where he is taught to do nothing but look busy. When his father goes insane, he is told to send money for medical research into the condition. This prompts him to pay his father a visit, leading to a series of mishaps that leaves him at the bottom of the heap in what he once expected to be a promising lifetime career.
Who directed The Crowded Train?
The Crowded Train was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Who stars in The Crowded Train?
The principal cast of The Crowded Train includes Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Chishū Ryū, Haruko Sugimura, Michiko Ono, Keizō Kawasaki.
When was The Crowded Train released and how long is it?
The Crowded Train was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crowded Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crowded Train was composed by Koji Taku.