Idol
アイドル
Synopsis
In 1936, Onodera Toshiko, who moved to Tokyo from Iwate, auditioned for the Moulin Rouge theater in Shinjuku to become a star. On the spot, she catches the attention of the manager and producer Sasaki Senri and the theater's leading actress Takanawa Yoshiko, and then she begins working as a theater's member. Based on the true story of Ashita Matsuko (明日待子), a popular Japanese idol in war period.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wataru Suzuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroyuki Yatsu
- Original Score
- Akira Miyagawa
- Original Title
- アイドル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- NHK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wataru Suzuki
Hiroyuki Yatsu
Akira Miyagawa
Tetsuya Watanabe
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroyuki Yatsu
Screenplay
Tetsuya Watanabe
Producer
Wataru Suzuki
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Idol about?
In 1936, Onodera Toshiko, who moved to Tokyo from Iwate, auditioned for the Moulin Rouge theater in Shinjuku to become a star. On the spot, she catches the attention of the manager and producer Sasaki Senri and the theater's leading actress Takanawa Yoshiko, and then she begins working as a theater's member. Based on the true story of Ashita Matsuko (明日待子), a popular Japanese idol in war period.
Who directed Idol?
Idol was directed by Wataru Suzuki.
Who stars in Idol?
The principal cast of Idol includes Kotone Furukawa, Masakado Yoshinori, Ikusaburo Yamazaki, Manaki Reika, Kippei Shiina.
When was Idol released and how long is it?
Idol was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Idol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Idol was composed by Akira Miyagawa.