Chutaro of Banba
番場の忠太郎
Synopsis
Based on the play ”Mabuta no haha” by famed author Shin Hasegawa, this is the first major starring role for Tomisaburo Wakayama. This heartfelt story concerns a wandering gambler from Banba by the name of Chutaro. Set during the Tenpo Period, Chutaro runs afoul of Boss Sukegoro of Iioka. Pursued by vengeance seeking swordsmen, Chutaro displays his phenomenal martial art skills. Abandoned as a child, he seeks to find his long lost mother, while at the same time fighting off numerous attacks by Iioka’s men.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nobuo Nakagawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Shintarō Mimura
- Original Score
- Yasuji Kiyose
- Original Title
- 番場の忠太郎
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Shintoho Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nobuo Nakagawa
Shintarō Mimura, Shin Hasegawa
Yasuji Kiyose
Kagai Okado
Hidetoshi Kasama
Department Leadership Roster
Shintarō Mimura
Screenplay
Nobuo Nakagawa
Director
Hidetoshi Kasama
Editor
Kagai Okado
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chutaro of Banba
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What is Chutaro of Banba about?
Based on the play ”Mabuta no haha” by famed author Shin Hasegawa, this is the first major starring role for Tomisaburo Wakayama. This heartfelt story concerns a wandering gambler from Banba by the name of Chutaro. Set during the Tenpo Period, Chutaro runs afoul of Boss Sukegoro of Iioka. Pursued by vengeance seeking swordsmen, Chutaro displays his phenomenal martial art skills. Abandoned as a child, he seeks to find his long lost mother, while at the same time fighting off numerous attacks by Iioka’s men.
Who directed Chutaro of Banba?
Chutaro of Banba was directed by Nobuo Nakagawa.
Who stars in Chutaro of Banba?
The principal cast of Chutaro of Banba includes Tomisaburō Wakayama, Yōko Katsuragi, Hisaya Morishige, Yōnosuke Toba, Kusuo Abe.
When was Chutaro of Banba released and how long is it?
Chutaro of Banba was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Chutaro of Banba?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chutaro of Banba was composed by Yasuji Kiyose.