The Gambling Monk
"Go to the bicycle race between your sutras! Staring at the ticket, Namu Amida Butsu!"
Originally released in 1963. The Gambling Monk is a comedy film. directed by Shōgorō Nishimura.
Starring Shoichi Ozawa, Aiko Ito, and Yōko Minamida
Synopsis
One summer day, the chief monk of the Hojuin Temple dies. Harumichi rushes back to town hearing about his brother's death and requests for a grand funeral. He had been unwilling to take over the family business and had chosen a life as a middle school teacher far away from home, but considering the circumstances, he changes his mind. As the new chief of Hojuin, Harumichi scrambles around day after day for donations. He has kept strictly to the straight and narrow, until he passes a bicycle race track where the sounds of cheering fans induce him into a new way of life...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gambling Monk about?
One summer day, the chief monk of the Hojuin Temple dies. Harumichi rushes back to town hearing about his brother's death and requests for a grand funeral. He had been unwilling to take over the fa...
Who directed The Gambling Monk?
The Gambling Monk was directed by Shōgorō Nishimura.
How long is The Gambling Monk?
The Gambling Monk has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Gambling Monk released?
The Gambling Monk was released on October 13, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gambling Monk?
The main cast of The Gambling Monk includes Shoichi Ozawa, Aiko Ito, Yōko Minamida, Munenori Oyamada, Masaya Takahashi.