Five Men in a Circus
Originally released in 1935. Five Men in a Circus is a drama/comedy film. directed by Mikio Naruse. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Heihachirō Ōkawa, Hiroshi Uruki, and Kamatari Fujiwara
Synopsis
The main focus is on the 5 member band of a small circus as it runs into problems while touring rural Japan. It also pays lots of attention to the two daughters of the aging and irascible ringmaster-circus owner. The high points are the sound (and score) and cinematography featuring a lot of vertiginous panning (appropriate - as high wire trapeze artists are also an important element in the film). A fascinating side-light on 30s Japan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- P.C.L. Eiga Seisaku-jo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Men in a Circus about?
The main focus is on the 5 member band of a small circus as it runs into problems while touring rural Japan. It also pays lots of attention to the two daughters of the aging and irascible ringmaste...
Who directed Five Men in a Circus?
Five Men in a Circus was directed by Mikio Naruse.
How long is Five Men in a Circus?
Five Men in a Circus has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Five Men in a Circus released?
Five Men in a Circus was released on October 21, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Men in a Circus?
The main cast of Five Men in a Circus includes Heihachirō Ōkawa, Hiroshi Uruki, Kamatari Fujiwara, Riki Miyagawa, Kō Mihashi.