While Traveling
Originally released in 1962. While Traveling is a adventure/music film. directed by Toshikazu Kono. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ryuji Kita, Jūshirō Konoe, and Hibari Misora
Synopsis
In this film, Hibari plays a dual role as brother and sister. The story involves a journey to Hanagasa for an incognito Lord (Kotaro Satomi) to overthrow an attempted usurpation of his domain, while being harassed by vassals of the usurper (Kensaku Hara). There's also a mysterious ronin played by Jushiro Konoe. The songs are seamlessly woven into the narrative and don't overwhelm the action. While the plot is derivative it is good example of its type and quite enjoyable. Note that there are some flashback sequences in black and white.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is While Traveling about?
In this film, Hibari plays a dual role as brother and sister. The story involves a journey to Hanagasa for an incognito Lord (Kotaro Satomi) to overthrow an attempted usurpation of his domain, whil...
Who directed While Traveling?
While Traveling was directed by Toshikazu Kono.
How long is While Traveling?
While Traveling has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was While Traveling released?
While Traveling was released on October 27, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in While Traveling?
The main cast of While Traveling includes Ryuji Kita, Jūshirō Konoe, Hibari Misora, Kōtarō Satomi, Kinichi Hanabusa.