The Old Man of the Propeller
プロペラ親爺
Synopsis
The Old Man of the Propeller can be seen as a comedic amalgam of “King Lear” and “Christmas Carol”. A neighborhood loan shark is hounded by his relatives expecting big inheritance. But he is not giving any favor to anyone. His only joy of life is to go on junk hunt in the neighborhood, collecting garbages and scraps and selling them to junkmen to make profit.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kunio Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenta Yamazaki
- Original Score
- Matashi Taniguchi
- Original Title
- プロペラ親爺
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kunio Watanabe
Kenta Yamazaki
Matashi Taniguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Kenta Yamazaki
Writer
Kunio Watanabe
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Man of the Propeller
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Old Man of the Propeller about?
The Old Man of the Propeller can be seen as a comedic amalgam of “King Lear” and “Christmas Carol”. A neighborhood loan shark is hounded by his relatives expecting big inheritance. But he is not giving any favor to anyone. His only joy of life is to go on junk hunt in the neighborhood, collecting garbages and scraps and selling them to junkmen to make profit.
Who directed The Old Man of the Propeller?
The Old Man of the Propeller was directed by Kunio Watanabe.
Who stars in The Old Man of the Propeller?
The principal cast of The Old Man of the Propeller includes Kingorō Yanagiya, Harue Wakahara, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Jun Fujio, Tamae Kiyokawa.
When was The Old Man of the Propeller released and how long is it?
The Old Man of the Propeller was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Man of the Propeller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Man of the Propeller was composed by Matashi Taniguchi.