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The Life of Chikuzan

The Life of Chikuzan

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 竹山ひとり旅
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1977-03-17
  • Runtime: 124 minutes
  • Rating: 7.75/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Kindai Eiga Kyokai
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3397
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Ryūzō Hayashi

Ryūzō Hayashi

as Chikuzan Takahashi

Nobuko Otowa

Nobuko Otowa

as Toyo, Mother

Mitsuko Baisho

Mitsuko Baisho

as Chikuzan's 2nd wife

Dai Kanai

Dai Kanai

as Sadakichi, Father

Hiroko Isayama

Hiroko Isayama

as Tomiko

Hideo Kanze

Hideo Kanze

as Tokura

Atsuko Kawaguchi

Atsuko Kawaguchi

as Otoki

Takuzō Kawatani

Takuzō Kawatani

as Senta

Hōsei Komatsu

Hōsei Komatsu

as Goto

Akemi Negishi

Akemi Negishi

as Tami

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

biographyshamisenblind musicianbiographical drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Life of Chikuzan?

The Life of Chikuzan is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1977-03-17.

Who are the main actors in The Life of Chikuzan?

The main cast includes Ryūzō Hayashi, Nobuko Otowa, Mitsuko Baisho, Dai Kanai, Hiroko Isayama, .

Where can I watch The Life of Chikuzan online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Life of Chikuzan is available.

Is The Life of Chikuzan based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Life of Chikuzan?

The Life of Chikuzan has an IMDb rating of 7.75/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Life of Chikuzan?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Life of Chikuzan?

The soundtrack was composed by Kindai Eiga Kyokai. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Life of Chikuzan filmed?

The Life of Chikuzan was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Life of Chikuzan?

The total runtime of The Life of Chikuzan is 124 minutes.

Is The Life of Chikuzan suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Life of Chikuzan?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Life of Chikuzan.

Does The Life of Chikuzan have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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