What is I Want to Be a Shellfish?
I Want to Be a Shellfish is a film first released in 1959. Produced and broadcast by TOHO.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 12, 1959
- Studios
- TOHO
- Updated
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I Want to Be a Shellfish is a film first released in 1959. Produced and broadcast by TOHO. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A peaceful Japanese barber is abruptly charged as a war criminal.”
- Explores moral complexities of post‑war justice
- Tense depiction of sudden accusation
- Highlights societal upheaval after war
- Slow pacing may challenge some viewers
Watch it if you’re interested in post‑war Japanese society and moral dilemmas surrounding war crimes.
The film’s serious legal drama and somber tone make it suitable for mature audiences.
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When was the film released?
It premiered in Japan on April 12, 1959.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the central plot?
It follows Toyomatsu Shimizu, a barber and family man, who is arrested as a war criminal in post‑war Japan.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a post‑war drama focusing on legal and moral issues.
Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
Its serious legal drama and somber themes are best suited for mature audiences.