Works of the Fish Man
江戸っ子繁昌記
Synopsis
Katsujiro the fisherman overcomes his laziness when he learns of his younger sister Okiku’s unfortunate fate. Nakamura Kinnosuke stars in two roles (Katsugoro and Aoyama Harima) in this film about the tragic nature of society in the late Edo period.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Makino
- Screenplay & Story
- Masashige Narusawa
- Original Score
- Seiichi Suzuki
- Original Title
- 江戸っ子繁昌記
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Makino
Masashige Narusawa
Seiichi Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Masashige Narusawa
Screenplay
Masahiro Makino
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Works of the Fish Man
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What is Works of the Fish Man about?
Katsujiro the fisherman overcomes his laziness when he learns of his younger sister Okiku’s unfortunate fate. Nakamura Kinnosuke stars in two roles (Katsugoro and Aoyama Harima) in this film about the tragic nature of society in the late Edo period.
Who directed Works of the Fish Man?
Works of the Fish Man was directed by Masahiro Makino.
Who stars in Works of the Fish Man?
The principal cast of Works of the Fish Man includes Yumiko Hasegawa, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chitose Kobayashi, Mikijiro Hira, Eijirō Yanagi.
When was Works of the Fish Man released and how long is it?
Works of the Fish Man was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Works of the Fish Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Works of the Fish Man was composed by Seiichi Suzuki.