Kitakami yakyoku movie poster

Kitakami yakyoku

May 22, 1961 1h 2m

Originally released in 1961. Kitakami yakyoku is a romance/drama film. directed by Yoshitsugu Nakajima. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tamio Kawachi, Chieko Matsubara, and Yuji Odaka

Synopsis

Keisuke and Shizuko grew up by the Kitakami river and came to fall in love before they knew it. Eighteen years ago, Shizuko was left an orphan and was taken in by Keisuke's parents, who had raised her as their own child. At the riverside when the cherry blossoms are falling, Keisuke, now enrolled in university, promises Shizuko that he will tell his parents about them at the start of the summer vacation. He then sets off for Tokyo...

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 22, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 2m 62 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kitakami yakyoku about?

Keisuke and Shizuko grew up by the Kitakami river and came to fall in love before they knew it. Eighteen years ago, Shizuko was left an orphan and was taken in by Keisuke's parents, who had raised ...

Who directed Kitakami yakyoku?

Kitakami yakyoku was directed by Yoshitsugu Nakajima.

How long is Kitakami yakyoku?

Kitakami yakyoku has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).

When was Kitakami yakyoku released?

Kitakami yakyoku was released on May 22, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Kitakami yakyoku?

The main cast of Kitakami yakyoku includes Tamio Kawachi, Chieko Matsubara, Yuji Odaka, Hiroshi Kondō, Yoshiko Nezu.