Tora-san Plays Daddy movie poster

Tora-san Plays Daddy

December 26, 1987 1h 41m 9.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Tora-san Plays Daddy is a comedy film. directed by Yoji Yamada.

Starring Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, and Kumiko Akiyoshi

Synopsis

A playboy-gambler friend of Tora-san’s dies and, abandoned by his mother, his little boy suddenly turns up in Shibamata. Searching for the boy’s mother, Tora-san meets a cosmetics saleslady and the three become a surrogate family, with Tora-san as “daddy”.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 26, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 9.0/10 Excellent (2 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tora-san Plays Daddy about?

A playboy-gambler friend of Tora-san’s dies and, abandoned by his mother, his little boy suddenly turns up in Shibamata. Searching for the boy’s mother, Tora-san meets a cosmetics saleslady and...

Who directed Tora-san Plays Daddy?

Tora-san Plays Daddy was directed by Yoji Yamada.

How long is Tora-san Plays Daddy?

Tora-san Plays Daddy has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Tora-san Plays Daddy released?

Tora-san Plays Daddy was released on December 26, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tora-san Plays Daddy?

The main cast of Tora-san Plays Daddy includes Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Midori Satsuki, Masami Shimojō.