Sweat movie poster

Sweat

December 31, 1929 0h 50m 5.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1929. Sweat is a drama/comedy film. directed by Tomu Uchida. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Shima Kōji, Yasushi Yoshii, and Kōju Murata

Synopsis

Sweat (1929) is a slapstick riff on tendency-film themes, as a bored young millionaire has his clothes stolen by a tramp; dressed in the tramp’s clothes, he has to accept work as a labourer. As the hero ends up building the mausoleum he had himself commissioned.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 1929 96 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweat about?

Sweat (1929) is a slapstick riff on tendency-film themes, as a bored young millionaire has his clothes stolen by a tramp; dressed in the tramp’s clothes, he has to accept work as a labourer. As t...

Who directed Sweat?

Sweat was directed by Tomu Uchida.

How long is Sweat?

Sweat has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was Sweat released?

Sweat was released on December 31, 1929 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sweat?

The main cast of Sweat includes Shima Kōji, Yasushi Yoshii, Kōju Murata, Kunio Tamura, Etsuji Oki.