The River Fuefuki
Originally released in 1960. The River Fuefuki is a war/drama film. directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.
Starring Takahiro Tamura, Hideko Takamine, and Matsumoto Hakuō II
Synopsis
In a time of continuous civil wars ravaging the fields of feudal Japan, the eldest son of a very poor peasant family, living alongside the bridge over the Fuefuki river, decides to serve a warlord to escape his miserable condition, being soon followed by his younger brothers. Although not all the men of the family take this tragic path of death, women of the family will be doomed to endure the pain of loss during the next five generations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (12 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Takahiro Tamura
as Sadahei
Hideko Takamine
as Okei
Matsumoto Hakuō II
as Sozo - 1st Son
Kichiemon Nakamura II
as Yasuzo - 2nd Son
Shinji Tanaka
as Heikichi - 3rd Son
Shima Iwashita
as Ume - Daughter
Michiko Araki
as Tatsu
Yūsuke Kawazu
as Jiro
Nakamura Kanzaburō XVII
as Takeda Shingen
Yoshi Katō
as Ojii
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The River Fuefuki about?
In a time of continuous civil wars ravaging the fields of feudal Japan, the eldest son of a very poor peasant family, living alongside the bridge over the Fuefuki river, decides to serve a warlord ...
Who directed The River Fuefuki?
The River Fuefuki was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.
How long is The River Fuefuki?
The River Fuefuki has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The River Fuefuki released?
The River Fuefuki was released on October 19, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The River Fuefuki?
The main cast of The River Fuefuki includes Takahiro Tamura, Hideko Takamine, Matsumoto Hakuō II, Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shinji Tanaka.