Tokyo Sweetheart movie poster

Tokyo Sweetheart

July 15, 1952 1h 37m 7.6/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1952. Tokyo Sweetheart is a comedy/drama film. directed by Yasuki Chiba.

Starring Setsuko Hara, Toshirō Mifune, and Yōko Sugi

Synopsis

Following the Second World War, the lives of various people in a poverty-stricken area of Tokyo are entertwined. Pachinko parlor girls, shoeshine boys, a maker of costume jewelry, and a streetcorner artist all struggle to make their livings and to find happiness in difficult surroundings.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 15, 1952 73 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (5 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

  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tokyo Sweetheart about?

Following the Second World War, the lives of various people in a poverty-stricken area of Tokyo are entertwined. Pachinko parlor girls, shoeshine boys, a maker of costume jewelry, and a streetcorne...

Who directed Tokyo Sweetheart?

Tokyo Sweetheart was directed by Yasuki Chiba.

How long is Tokyo Sweetheart?

Tokyo Sweetheart has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Tokyo Sweetheart released?

Tokyo Sweetheart was released on July 15, 1952 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tokyo Sweetheart?

The main cast of Tokyo Sweetheart includes Setsuko Hara, Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Sugi, Hisaya Morishige, Murasaki Fujima.