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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19551h 49mJapan

No Time for Tears

男ありて

Topics:#baseball

Synopsis

Coach Shimamura of the hapless Sparrows baseball team is pleased to obtain a hot new pitcher named Onishi. But when Onishi begins a romantic relationship with the coach's daughter Michiko, Shimamura becomes angry with the young man, lashing out at him when he disobeys instructions during a game. In turn, Michiko becomes angry with her father, who becomes increasingly depressed. When a tragedy strikes the family, Coach Shimamura begins losing control of his life, just when his family and his team need him most.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Seiji Maruyama
Screenplay & Story
Ryuzo Kikushima
Original Score
Ichirō Saitō
Original Title
男ありて
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 49m
Production Studios
TOHO

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Seiji Maruyama

Screenplay & Story

Ryuzo Kikushima

Original Score & Music

Ichirō Saitō

Director of Photography

Masao Tamai

Producers

Goro Kontaibo

Department Leadership Roster

Ryuzo Kikushima

Ryuzo Kikushima

Writer

Seiji Maruyama

Director

Ichirō Saitō

Original Music Composer

Masao Tamai

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for No Time for Tears.

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Frequently Asked Questions About No Time for Tears

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is No Time for Tears about?

Coach Shimamura of the hapless Sparrows baseball team is pleased to obtain a hot new pitcher named Onishi. But when Onishi begins a romantic relationship with the coach's daughter Michiko, Shimamura becomes angry with the young man, lashing out at him when he disobeys instructions during a game. In turn, Michiko becomes angry with her father, who becomes increasingly depressed. When a tragedy strikes the family, Coach Shimamura begins losing control of his life, just when his family and his team need him most.

Who directed No Time for Tears?

No Time for Tears was directed by Seiji Maruyama.

Who stars in No Time for Tears?

The principal cast of No Time for Tears includes Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Mariko Okada, Yū Fujiki, Shizue Natsukawa.

When was No Time for Tears released and how long is it?

No Time for Tears was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.

Who composed the musical score for No Time for Tears?

The original motion picture soundtrack for No Time for Tears was composed by Ichirō Saitō.