The Three Faces
三つの顔
“A tale of man's sorrow and joy, played out by a gangster, a boxer, and a day laborer!”
Synopsis
Five years have passed since the three comrades who saved their lives in the Burma Campaign, namely Kenichiro Kishi, Eiji Shiga, and Daizo Kobayashi, promised to meet again five years later at the platform of Tokyo Station. Meanwhile, Shinagawa Station's crowded with repatriates. Upon returning to their homeland, their lives have changed dramatically. Daizo works as a railway construction worker. Eiji has established himself as a boxer. Kenichiro's become a gangster. In 1955, the day of their reunion is approaching. Now it is a matter of whether the three will be able to meet each other at the platform of Tokyo Station, as they had agreed on back in 1950.
Top Cast
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Rentaro Mikuni
Ken'ichirō Kishi
Michiyo Aratama
Sonoe Shiga
Michitarō Mizushima
Eiji Shiga
Yūnosuke Itō
Daizō Kobayashi
Mieko Hirooka
Mari Kishi
Noriko Katsura
Akiko
Chōko Iida
Okon
Taiji Tonoyama
Gen
Tōru Abe
Hagiyama
Toshiyuki Ichimura
Suzuki
Kaku Takashina
Dragon Murayama
Junji Masuda
Boss Shinoda
Saburo Hiromatsu
Athene-za Theater Manager
Jushiro Kobayashi
Ishida
Yūko Tsumura
Brothel Woman
Taketo Kawahara
Used Clothing Store Owner
Zenji Yamada
Shoe Store Owner
Kiyoshi Kamoda
Detective A
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Umetsugu Inoue
- Screenplay & Story
- Umetsugu Inoue, Toshio Masuda
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 三つの顔
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Umetsugu Inoue
Umetsugu Inoue, Toshio Masuda
Akira Ifukube
Akira Suzuki
Shizuo Sakagami
Department Leadership Roster
Umetsugu Inoue
Director
Umetsugu Inoue
Screenplay
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Shizuo Sakagami
Producer
Toshio Masuda
Screenplay
Akira Suzuki
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Three Faces.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Three Faces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Three Faces about?
Five years have passed since the three comrades who saved their lives in the Burma Campaign, namely Kenichiro Kishi, Eiji Shiga, and Daizo Kobayashi, promised to meet again five years later at the platform of Tokyo Station. Meanwhile, Shinagawa Station's crowded with repatriates. Upon returning to their homeland, their lives have changed dramatically. Daizo works as a railway construction worker. Eiji has established himself as a boxer. Kenichiro's become a gangster. In 1955, the day of their reunion is approaching. Now it is a matter of whether the three will be able to meet each other at the platform of Tokyo Station, as they had agreed on back in 1950.
Who directed The Three Faces?
The Three Faces was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
Who stars in The Three Faces?
The principal cast of The Three Faces includes Rentaro Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Michitarō Mizushima, Yūnosuke Itō, Mieko Hirooka.
When was The Three Faces released and how long is it?
The Three Faces was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Three Faces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Three Faces was composed by Akira Ifukube.