Kisses
くちづけ
Synopsis
Kinichi and Akiko meet when they visit their fathers in prison. After successfully gambling on a bicycle race, they spend an enjoyable day together at the beach.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuo Funahashi
- Original Score
- Setsuo Tsukahara
- Original Title
- くちづけ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuzō Masumura
Kazuo Funahashi, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
Setsuo Tsukahara
Jōji Ohara
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Hidemasa Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuzō Masumura
Director
Kazuo Funahashi
Screenplay
Hidemasa Nagata
Producer
Setsuo Tsukahara
Original Music Composer
Jōji Ohara
Director of Photography
Tatsuji Nakashizu
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kisses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kisses about?
Kinichi and Akiko meet when they visit their fathers in prison. After successfully gambling on a bicycle race, they spend an enjoyable day together at the beach.
Who directed Kisses?
Kisses was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
Who stars in Kisses?
The principal cast of Kisses includes Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Hitomi Nozoe, Aiko Mimasu, Eitarō Ozawa, Sachiko Murase.
When was Kisses released and how long is it?
Kisses was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Kisses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kisses was composed by Setsuo Tsukahara.
Is Kisses based on a book or true story?
Kisses is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Matsutarō Kawaguchi".