The King of Rowing
漕艇王
Synopsis
A pre-war sports movie by director Tomu Uchida. This story is set at the Waseda-Keio regatta. This was shot at the banks of the Sumida River, where the regatta is still held today. The main stroke role of Mochizuki was played by young star Tsunemi Hirose. Mochizuki, who enrolled in A University that lost the previous year gains the trust of the President's niece Mitsuko (Shizue Natsukawa) but a spy from the other side uses this relationship to create a scandal. The regatta approaches, with Mochizuki not able to participate... The supporters and atmosphere of student sports at the time are well presented.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomu Uchida
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshiaki Yano
- Original Title
- 漕艇王
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language, Japanese
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomu Uchida
Yoshiaki Yano
Seigo Kiga
Department Leadership Roster
Seigo Kiga
Director of Photography
Yoshiaki Yano
Writer
Tomu Uchida
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The King of Rowing.
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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King of Rowing about?
A pre-war sports movie by director Tomu Uchida. This story is set at the Waseda-Keio regatta. This was shot at the banks of the Sumida River, where the regatta is still held today. The main stroke role of Mochizuki was played by young star Tsunemi Hirose. Mochizuki, who enrolled in A University that lost the previous year gains the trust of the President's niece Mitsuko (Shizue Natsukawa) but a spy from the other side uses this relationship to create a scandal. The regatta approaches, with Mochizuki not able to participate... The supporters and atmosphere of student sports at the time are well presented.
Who directed The King of Rowing?
The King of Rowing was directed by Tomu Uchida.
Who stars in The King of Rowing?
The principal cast of The King of Rowing includes Tsunemi Hirose, Shizue Natsukawa, Shōzō Nanbu, Yutaka Mimasu, Ichirō Sugai.
When was The King of Rowing released and how long is it?
The King of Rowing was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 30m.