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The Lucky General

August 26, 1962 1h 27m

Originally released in 1962. The Lucky General is a comedy film. directed by Kō Nakahira. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hiroyuki Nagato, Yukiko Todoroki, and Yoshitaka Zushi

Synopsis

The action takes place in a city where you can live on only 100 yen a day. The "General", who indulged in gambling with his henchmen all day, he was running his business and hitting him with a taxi turned out to be a trifle for him. A unique work, filled with tears and laughter, praising the beautiful human love that blooms at the bottom of life, focused on the genius “General” who lives in the troubled city of Kamagasaki.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 26, 1962 63 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lucky General about?

The action takes place in a city where you can live on only 100 yen a day. The "General", who indulged in gambling with his henchmen all day, he was running his business and hitting him with a taxi...

Who directed The Lucky General?

The Lucky General was directed by Kō Nakahira.

How long is The Lucky General?

The Lucky General has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was The Lucky General released?

The Lucky General was released on August 26, 1962 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Lucky General?

The main cast of The Lucky General includes Hiroyuki Nagato, Yukiko Todoroki, Yoshitaka Zushi, Jun Hamamura, Sanae Nakahara.