Stepbrothers (1957)
Original title: 異母兄弟
Stepbrothers is a 1957 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Miyoji Ieki, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Rentaro Mikuni and Katsuo Nakamura.
In a military family, an illegitimate son is brutalized by his brothers. A patriarchal, feudalistic household where dissent is forbidden is used to reveal the whole imperialist system that afflicted Japan between 1921 and 1946.
Quick answers
What is Stepbrothers about?
In a military family, an illegitimate son is brutalized by his brothers. A patriarchal, feudalistic household where dissent is forbidden is used to reveal the whole imperialist system that afflicted Japan between 1921 and 1946.
When was Stepbrothers released?
Stepbrothers was released on 25 June 1957.
How long is Stepbrothers?
Stepbrothers runs 1h 50m.
Who made Stepbrothers?
Stepbrothers was directed by Miyoji Ieki.
Cast
- Kinuyo Tanaka as Rie
- Rentaro Mikuni as Hantaro Kido
- Katsuo Nakamura as Tomohide, the fourth son of Kido
- Hizuru Takachiho as Haru, beloved of Tomohide
- Kōji Nanbara as Yoshitoshi, the third son of Kido
- Chōko Iida as Masu
- Hiroshi Kondō as Kojiro, second son of Kido
- Shouichi Nishida as Ichirojo, Kido's eldest son
- Tomo'o Nagai as The regimental commander
- Ton Shimada as Ōta
- Tatsuya Gashûin
- Nakajirō Tomita