Benten Kozo
Originally released in 1960. Benten Kozo is a drama/action film. directed by Yasushi Sasaki. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hibari Misora, Kōtarō Satomi, and Hiromi Hanazono
Synopsis
Orphaned Kiku was raised at a Buddhist temple and learned theatrical arts and martial arts as a child, which were used to put on stage productions to raise money for the temple, but also to display young lads who were essentially for sale to the highest bidder. When Kiku gets fed up with how the temple uses the orphans and wants to leave he gets accused of a double murder and has to flee for his life and liberty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benten Kozo about?
Orphaned Kiku was raised at a Buddhist temple and learned theatrical arts and martial arts as a child, which were used to put on stage productions to raise money for the temple, but also to display...
Who directed Benten Kozo?
Benten Kozo was directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
How long is Benten Kozo?
Benten Kozo has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Benten Kozo released?
Benten Kozo was released on January 3, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Benten Kozo?
The main cast of Benten Kozo includes Hibari Misora, Kōtarō Satomi, Hiromi Hanazono, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Atsuko Nakazato.