

No Time for Tears
男ありて
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Seiji Maruyama
Ryuzo Kikushima
Ichirō Saitō
Masao Tamai
Goro Kontaibo
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuzo Kikushima
Writer
Seiji Maruyama
Director
Ichirō Saitō
Original Music Composer
Masao Tamai
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for No Time for Tears.
Similar Titles to No Time for Tears
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like No Time for Tears
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












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.



















