Talk of the Town Tora-san

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Talk of the Town Tora-san

1978

1h 44m

8.0(3 votes)

Comedy

Overview

After a chance encounter with Hiroshi's father on a bus, Tora decides to get serious and reflect on the mortality of man. His plans are derailed when a beautiful lady starts working at Toraya.

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10 featured cast members

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Kiyoshi Atsumi

Tora

Chieko Baisho

Sakura

Masami Shimojō

Tatsuzo

Chieko Misaki

Tsune

Gin Maeda

Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai

Umetaro

Gajirō Satō

Gen

Reiko Ōhara

Sanae

Hayato Nakamura

Yoshio Yoshida

Creative team

Directed by: Yoji Yamada
Written by: Yoshitaka Asama
Yoji Yamada

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