The Japanese Belly Button
Originally released in 1977. The Japanese Belly Button is a music/comedy film. directed by Eizō Sugawa.
Starring Mako Midori, Akihiro Miwa, and Hajime Hana
Synopsis
Helen and her associates stage a confession play in order to remedy stuttering, but things go amiss.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mako Midori
as Helen Amatsu / Momoe / Junko
Akihiro Miwa
as Business man / Yakuza / Assistant professor
Hajime Hana
as Dry cleaning shop owner / Lorry driver / Lighting man
Osami Nabe
as Professor / Funayama
Gajirō Satō
as Hattori / Pianist
Daigo Kusano
as Judge / Yaneura / Comedian
Noboru Mitani
as Railway assistant / Takada / Comedian
Hōsei Komatsu
as Right wing / Ishii, the strip theatre owner
Terumi Azuma
as Ex-singer / Tome / Stripper
Kazuo Kumakura
as Helen's father
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Art Theatre Guild
- Eizo Sugawa Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Japanese Belly Button about?
Helen and her associates stage a confession play in order to remedy stuttering, but things go amiss.
Who directed The Japanese Belly Button?
The Japanese Belly Button was directed by Eizō Sugawa.
How long is The Japanese Belly Button?
The Japanese Belly Button has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Japanese Belly Button released?
The Japanese Belly Button was released on March 15, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Japanese Belly Button?
The main cast of The Japanese Belly Button includes Mako Midori, Akihiro Miwa, Hajime Hana, Osami Nabe, Gajirō Satō.