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The Life of Chikuzan
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Title: The Life of Chikuzan

Release Date: 17 Mar 1977

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Kindai Eiga Kyokai

Production Companies: Kindai Eiga Kyokai

Overview: A 1977 Japanese biographical film directed by Kaneto Shindo based on the life of shamisen player Takahashi Chikuzan.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 8.3 (3 votes)

Cast

  • Chikuzan Takahashi: Ryūzō Hayashi
  • Toyo, Mother: Nobuko Otowa
  • Chikuzan's 2nd wife: Mitsuko Baisho
  • Sadakichi, Father: Dai Kanai
  • Tomiko: Hiroko Isayama
  • Tokura: Hideo Kanze
  • Otoki: Atsuko Kawaguchi
  • Senta: Takuzō Kawatani
  • Goto: Hōsei Komatsu
  • Tami: Akemi Negishi
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