Romance Express (1961)
Original title: 特急にっぽん
Romance Express is a 1961 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Yūzō Kawashima, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Frankie Sakai, Reiko Dan and Yumi Shirakawa.
Comedy of manners set on the "Kodama" train between Tokyo and Osaka, before the opening of the Shinkansen. In the leading role, Frankie Sakai plays a straightforward but indecisive hero. The passengers also include the bubbly Dan Reiko, and Ozawa Eitaro as a dour company president. Based on the novel "Seven and a half hours", by Shishi Bunroku.
Quick answers
What is Romance Express about?
Comedy of manners set on the "Kodama" train between Tokyo and Osaka, before the opening of the Shinkansen. In the leading role, Frankie Sakai plays a straightforward but indecisive hero. The passengers also include the bubbly Dan Reiko, and Ozawa Eitaro as a dour company president. Based on the novel "Seven and a half hours", by Shishi Bunroku.
When was Romance Express released?
Romance Express was released on 4 April 1961.
How long is Romance Express?
Romance Express runs 1h 25m.
Who made Romance Express?
Romance Express was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.