Gauche the Cellist movie poster

Gauche the Cellist

January 23, 1982 1h 3m 7.2/10 (77 votes)

Originally released in 1982. Gauche the Cellist is a animation/music film. directed by Isao Takahata. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hideki Sasaki, Fuyumi Shiraishi, and Kaneta Kimotsuki

Synopsis

Gauche is a diligent but mediocre cellist who plays for a small town orchestra and the local cinema in the early 20th century. He struggles during rehearsals and is often berated by his conductor during preparations for an upcoming performance of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony. Over the course of four nights, Gauche is visited at his mill house home by talking animals as he is practicing.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 23, 1982 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 3m 63 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (77 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Oh! Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gauche the Cellist about?

Gauche is a diligent but mediocre cellist who plays for a small town orchestra and the local cinema in the early 20th century. He struggles during rehearsals and is often berated by his conductor d...

Who directed Gauche the Cellist?

Gauche the Cellist was directed by Isao Takahata.

How long is Gauche the Cellist?

Gauche the Cellist has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).

When was Gauche the Cellist released?

Gauche the Cellist was released on January 23, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gauche the Cellist?

The main cast of Gauche the Cellist includes Hideki Sasaki, Fuyumi Shiraishi, Kaneta Kimotsuki, Kazue Takahashi, Keiko Yokozawa.