Stepbrothers
Originally released in 1957. Stepbrothers is a drama film. directed by Miyoji Ieki.
Starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Rentaro Mikuni, and Katsuo Nakamura
Synopsis
In a military family, an illegitimate son is brutalized by his brothers. A patriarchal, feudalistic household where dissent is forbidden is used to reveal the whole imperialist system that afflicted Japan between 1921 and 1946.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 25, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Rie
Rentaro Mikuni
as Hantaro Kido
Katsuo Nakamura
as Tomohide, the fourth son of Kido
Hizuru Takachiho
as Haru, beloved of Tomohide
Kōji Nanbara
as Yoshitoshi, the third son of Kido
Chōko Iida
as Masu
Hiroshi Kondō
as Kojiro, second son of Kido
Shouichi Nishida
as Ichirojo, Kido's eldest son
Tomo'o Nagai
as The regimental commander
Ton Shimada
as Ōta
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Dokuritsu Eiga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepbrothers about?
In a military family, an illegitimate son is brutalized by his brothers. A patriarchal, feudalistic household where dissent is forbidden is used to reveal the whole imperialist system that afflicte...
Who directed Stepbrothers?
Stepbrothers was directed by Miyoji Ieki.
How long is Stepbrothers?
Stepbrothers has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Stepbrothers released?
Stepbrothers was released on June 25, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stepbrothers?
The main cast of Stepbrothers includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Rentaro Mikuni, Katsuo Nakamura, Hizuru Takachiho, Kōji Nanbara.