Kitakami yakyoku
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
Director
Top Cast
Tamio Kawachi
as Keisuke Shirato
Chieko Matsubara
as Shizuko Suda
Yuji Odaka
as Ryoichi Yamada
Hiroshi Kondō
Yoshiko Nezu
as Akiko's friend A
Yuko Minakaze
as Akiko Yokota
Keiko Akashi
as Akiko's friend C
Shosei Muto
as Tadahiko Sugimoto
Fudeko Tanaka
as Keisuke's mother
Hiroshi Chō
as Newspaper reporter
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.