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Downtown (1957)

Shitamachi (original title)
| Drama | 31 December 1966 (USA)
A young woman whose husband has died in the war loses her will to live, sinking deeper and deeper into depression and isolation. A gentle workman falls in love with her and helps her to find new life.

Director:

Yasuki Chiba

Writers:

Fumiko Hayashi (story), Ryôzô Kasahara | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Isuzu Yamada, Toshirô Mifune, Haruo Tanaka | See full cast & crew »
3 wins. See more awards »

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Isuzu Yamada
Toshirô Mifune ... Yoshio Tsuruishi
Haruo Tanaka Haruo Tanaka
Jun Tatara Jun Tatara
Keiko Awaji Keiko Awaji
Chieko Murata Chieko Murata
Harunori Kametani Harunori Kametani
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Storyline

A young Japanese woman, widowed in the Second World War, has her young son to raise but can find nothing else to live for. Grief for her lost husband and her diminished circumstances nearly overwhelms her. When a plain-spoken workman comes to work for her, she finds new meaning in life and a strength that enables her to withstand new tragedies. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>

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Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

31 December 1966 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Downtown See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Toho Company See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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