About this movie
After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shamisen player and folk-song collector named Takahashi Chikuzan became a musical sensation. This biographical drama chronicles his wanderings and his life, with a particular focus on his humble beginnings as a peasant on a remote and arid island.
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Quick facts
Year
1977
Runtime
2h 4m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.2/10
Votes
5
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
JA
Cast
biography
shamisen
blind musician
biographical drama
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Questions about The Life of Chikuzan
How long is The Life of Chikuzan?
The Life of Chikuzan has a runtime of 2h 4m (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed The Life of Chikuzan?
The Life of Chikuzan was directed by Kaneto Shindō and released in 1977.
What genre is The Life of Chikuzan?
The Life of Chikuzan is a Drama, History film (1977).
Who stars in The Life of Chikuzan?
The cast of The Life of Chikuzan includes Ryūzō Hayashi, Nobuko Otowa, Mitsuko Baisho, Dai Kanai, Hiroko Isayama.
What is the TMDB rating for The Life of Chikuzan?
The Life of Chikuzan has a TMDB rating of 8.2/10 based on 5 votes.
