The Life of Chikuzan (1977)
After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shamisen player and folk-song collector named Takahashi Chikuzan became a musical sensation. This biographical drama chronicles his wanderings and his life, with a particular focus on his humble beginnings as a peasant on a remote and arid island.
Director: Kaneto Shindo
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: March 17, 1977
Cast
- Ryūzō Hayashi - Chikuzan Takahashi
- Nobuko Otowa - Toyo, Mother
- Mitsuko Baisho - Chikuzan's 2nd wife
- Dai Kanai - Sadakichi, Father
- Hiroko Isayama - Tomiko
- Hideo Kanze - Tokura
- Atsuko Kawaguchi - Otoki
- Takuzō Kawatani - Senta
- Hōsei Komatsu - Goto
- Akemi Negishi - Tami
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kiyomi Kuroda
Production: Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography, shamisen, blind musician, biographical drama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Life of Chikuzan about?
- After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shamisen player and folk-song collector named Takahashi Chikuzan became a musical sensation. This biographical drama chronicles his wanderings and his life, with a particular focus on his humble beginnings as a peasant on a remote and arid island.
- Who directed The Life of Chikuzan?
- The Life of Chikuzan was directed by Kaneto Shindo.
- Who stars in The Life of Chikuzan?
- The Life of Chikuzan stars Ryūzō Hayashi, Nobuko Otowa, Mitsuko Baisho, Dai Kanai, Hiroko Isayama, Hideo Kanze.
- How long is The Life of Chikuzan?
- The Life of Chikuzan has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is The Life of Chikuzan?
- The Life of Chikuzan is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Life of Chikuzan produced?
- The Life of Chikuzan was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Life of Chikuzan?
- The themes of The Life of Chikuzan include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.