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The Crowded Train

March 29, 1957 1h 39m 6.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1957. The Crowded Train is a comedy/drama film. directed by Kon Ichikawa.

Starring Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Chishū Ryū, and Haruko Sugimura

Synopsis

Tamio Moroi, a young university graduate, works at a large brewery where he is taught to do nothing but look busy. When his father goes insane, he is told to send money for medical research into the condition. This prompts him to pay his father a visit, leading to a series of mishaps that leaves him at the bottom of the heap in what he once expected to be a promising lifetime career.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 29, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (4 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Daiei Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crowded Train about?

Tamio Moroi, a young university graduate, works at a large brewery where he is taught to do nothing but look busy. When his father goes insane, he is told to send money for medical research into th...

Who directed The Crowded Train?

The Crowded Train was directed by Kon Ichikawa.

How long is The Crowded Train?

The Crowded Train has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was The Crowded Train released?

The Crowded Train was released on March 29, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Crowded Train?

The main cast of The Crowded Train includes Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Chishū Ryū, Haruko Sugimura, Michiko Ono, Keizō Kawasaki.