Tokyo Chorus

Tokyo Chorus

Tokyo Chorus

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Tokyo Chorus

1931

1h 31m

6.8(46 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

During the Depression, a young man struggles to provide for his family after he is sacked for defending an older colleague.

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Shochiku

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

岡田時彦

Shinji Okajima

岡田時彦

Acting

八雲恵美子

Tsuma Sugako

八雲恵美子

Acting

菅原秀雄

Sono Chounan

菅原秀雄

Acting

高峰秀子

Sono Choujo

高峰秀子

Acting

斎藤達雄

Omura Sensei

斎藤達雄

Acting

飯田蝶子

Sensei no tusma

飯田蝶子

Acting

坂本武

Rou-Shain Yamada

坂本武

Acting

谷麗光

Shachou

谷麗光

Acting

宮島健一

Hisho

宮島健一

Acting

山口勇

Kaisha no Douryou

山口勇

Acting

河原侃二

Unknown Role

河原侃二

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