Hideko the Bus Conductress
Originally released in 1941. Hideko the Bus Conductress is a drama/comedy film. directed by Mikio Naruse. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hideko Takamine, Kamatari Fujiwara, and Daijirō Natsukawa
Synopsis
Okoma, a witty young woman working as a conductor in an old, rickety bus in Kōfu, Yamanashi (rural Japan), has a creative idea that could avert the dwindling number of passengers when her job and the bus company itself are at stake.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hideko Takamine
as Okoma, the bus conductress
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Sonoda - the bus driver
Daijirō Natsukawa
as Gonji Igawa - the novelist
Tamae Kiyokawa
as Innkeeper
Yōtarō Katsumi
as Kohoku Line Bus owner
Keiji Sakakida
as Bus customer
Hiroshi Yamagawa
Hisaharu Matsubayashi
Kimie Hayashi
as Office worker
Tsuruko Mano
as Okoma's mother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nan'ô Eiga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hideko the Bus Conductress about?
Okoma, a witty young woman working as a conductor in an old, rickety bus in Kōfu, Yamanashi (rural Japan), has a creative idea that could avert the dwindling number of passengers when her job and ...
Who directed Hideko the Bus Conductress?
Hideko the Bus Conductress was directed by Mikio Naruse.
How long is Hideko the Bus Conductress?
Hideko the Bus Conductress has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Hideko the Bus Conductress released?
Hideko the Bus Conductress was released on September 17, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hideko the Bus Conductress?
The main cast of Hideko the Bus Conductress includes Hideko Takamine, Kamatari Fujiwara, Daijirō Natsukawa, Tamae Kiyokawa, Yōtarō Katsumi.