There Was a Father
Shuhei Horikawa, a poor schoolteacher, struggles to raise his son Ryohei by himself, despite neither money nor prospects.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 父ありき
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1942-04-01
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (72 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Shochiku
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.6983
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Chishū Ryū
as Shuhei Horikawa
Shūji Sano
as Ryohei Horikawa
Haruhiko Tsuda
as Young Ryohei
Shin Saburi
as Yasutaro Kurokawa
Takeshi Sakamoto
as Makoto Hirata
Mitsuko Mito
as Fumi
Masayoshi Otsuka
as Seichi
Shinichi Himori
as Minoru Uchida
Seiji Nishimura
as Priest
Reikō Tani
as Teacher of Chinese Literature
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What is There Was a Father?▼
There Was a Father is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1942-04-01.
Who are the main actors in There Was a Father?▼
The main cast includes Chishū Ryū, Shūji Sano, Haruhiko Tsuda, Shin Saburi, Takeshi Sakamoto, .
Where can I watch There Was a Father online?▼
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Is There Was a Father based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of There Was a Father?▼
There Was a Father has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 72 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of There Was a Father?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for There Was a Father?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Shochiku. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was There Was a Father filmed?▼
There Was a Father was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is There Was a Father?▼
The total runtime of There Was a Father is 93 minutes.
Is There Was a Father suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to There Was a Father?▼
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