Wild Lion
勝海舟より あばれ獅子
Synopsis
A gripping historical drama that follows the explosive growth of Katsu Kaishu, the hero of the Meiji era, and the interesting human image of his father, Kokichi, who lived for the common people, his neighbors and his children. A film about paternal and maternal love and conjugal love in the creation of mankind, about the healing power of which laughter and tears have. The film that became the last work of the giant star Tsumasaburo Bando.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tatsuo Ōsone
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Yasumi
- Original Score
- Seiichi Suzuki
- Original Title
- 勝海舟より あばれ獅子
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tatsuo Ōsone
Toshio Yasumi, Kan Shimozawa
Seiichi Suzuki
Hideo Ishimoto
Department Leadership Roster
Tatsuo Ōsone
Director
Toshio Yasumi
Screenplay
Hideo Ishimoto
Director of Photography
Seiichi Suzuki
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Lion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild Lion about?
A gripping historical drama that follows the explosive growth of Katsu Kaishu, the hero of the Meiji era, and the interesting human image of his father, Kokichi, who lived for the common people, his neighbors and his children. A film about paternal and maternal love and conjugal love in the creation of mankind, about the healing power of which laughter and tears have. The film that became the last work of the giant star Tsumasaburo Bando.
Who directed Wild Lion?
Wild Lion was directed by Tatsuo Ōsone.
Who stars in Wild Lion?
The principal cast of Wild Lion includes Tsumasaburō Bandō, Isuzu Yamada, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Shin Tokudaiji, Ichirō Arishima.
When was Wild Lion released and how long is it?
Wild Lion was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Lion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Lion was composed by Seiichi Suzuki.
Is Wild Lion based on a book or true story?
Wild Lion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kan Shimozawa".