Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987)
Original title: 男はつらいよ 寅次郎物語
Tora-san Plays Daddy is a 1987 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Yoji Yamada, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho and Kumiko Akiyoshi.
A playboy-gambler friend of Tora-san’s dies and, abandoned by his mother, his little boy suddenly turns up in Shibamata. Searching for the boy’s mother, Tora-san meets a cosmetics saleslady and the three become a surrogate family, with Tora-san as “daddy”.
Quick answers
What is Tora-san Plays Daddy about?
A playboy-gambler friend of Tora-san’s dies and, abandoned by his mother, his little boy suddenly turns up in Shibamata. Searching for the boy’s mother, Tora-san meets a cosmetics saleslady and the three become a surrogate family, with Tora-san as “daddy”.
When was Tora-san Plays Daddy released?
Tora-san Plays Daddy was released on 26 December 1987.
How long is Tora-san Plays Daddy?
Tora-san Plays Daddy runs 1h 41m.
Who made Tora-san Plays Daddy?
Tora-san Plays Daddy was directed by Yoji Yamada.