The Life of Chikuzan (1977)
Original title: 竹山ひとり旅
The Life of Chikuzan is a 1977 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kaneto Shindō, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Ryūzō Hayashi, Nobuko Otowa and Mitsuko Baisho.
After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shamisen player and folk-song collector named Takahashi Chikuzan became a musical sensation. This biographical drama chronicles his wanderings and his life, with a particular focus on his humble beginnings as a peasant on a remote and arid island.
Quick answers
What is The Life of Chikuzan about?
After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shamisen player and folk-song collector named Takahashi Chikuzan became a musical sensation. This biographical drama chronicles his wanderings and his life, with a particular focus on his humble beginnings as a peasant on a remote and arid island.
When was The Life of Chikuzan released?
The Life of Chikuzan was released on 17 March 1977.
How long is The Life of Chikuzan?
The Life of Chikuzan runs 2h 4m.
Who made The Life of Chikuzan?
The Life of Chikuzan was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Cast
- Ryūzō Hayashi as Chikuzan Takahashi
- Nobuko Otowa as Toyo, Mother
- Mitsuko Baisho as Chikuzan's 2nd wife
- Dai Kanai as Sadakichi, Father
- Hiroko Isayama as Tomiko
- Hideo Kanze as Tokura
- Atsuko Kawaguchi as Otoki
- Takuzō Kawatani as Senta
- Hōsei Komatsu as Goto
- Akemi Negishi as Tami
- Sumie Sasaki as Maid
- Yoshie Shimamura