The Irresponsible Fool
いいかげん馬鹿
Synopsis
Picked up and raised on an island in the Seto Inland Sea, Yasukichi's only trait is his innate mischievousness. However, because his love for his hometown is exceptionally stronger than anybody's, he is trying everything he can to somehow help the inhabitants of the island which are going through a recession. He saddles himself with a debt to bring a cheap band onto the island and tries to market the underwater sightseeing ship on the island without regards for the Marine Act.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoji Yamada
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoji Yamada, Isao Kumagai, Toshinobu Ōmine
- Original Score
- Masayoshi Ikeda
- Original Title
- いいかげん馬鹿
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada, Isao Kumagai, Toshinobu Ōmine
Masayoshi Ikeda
Tetsuo Takaha
Shigeru Wakita
Department Leadership Roster
Yoji Yamada
Director
Tetsuo Takaha
Director of Photography
Yoji Yamada
Screenplay
Isao Kumagai
Screenplay
Toshinobu Ōmine
Screenplay
Masayoshi Ikeda
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Irresponsible Fool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Irresponsible Fool about?
Picked up and raised on an island in the Seto Inland Sea, Yasukichi's only trait is his innate mischievousness. However, because his love for his hometown is exceptionally stronger than anybody's, he is trying everything he can to somehow help the inhabitants of the island which are going through a recession. He saddles himself with a debt to bring a cheap band onto the island and tries to market the underwater sightseeing ship on the island without regards for the Marine Act.
Who directed The Irresponsible Fool?
The Irresponsible Fool was directed by Yoji Yamada.
Who stars in The Irresponsible Fool?
The principal cast of The Irresponsible Fool includes Hajime Hana, Shima Iwashita, Hiroshi Inuzuka, Keiko Mizushina, Tatsuo Matsumura.
When was The Irresponsible Fool released and how long is it?
The Irresponsible Fool was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Irresponsible Fool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Irresponsible Fool was composed by Masayoshi Ikeda.