---
title: "The Lovable Tramp"
year: 1966
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lovable-tramp-1966"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 360474
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Lovable Tramp (1966) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lovable-tramp-1966

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Lovable Tramp is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Shochiku. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A stressed office worker finds unexpected balance through a friendship with a carefree drifter."

### Why Watch
- Blends comedy and drama
- Explores friendship across contrasting lifestyles
- Concise 90‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Focuses primarily on two characters, offering a narrow perspective
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents mature themes of burnout and personal reflection, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramedy, reflective, lighthearted, bittersweet

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lovable-tramp-1966#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yoji Yamada
- **Networks / Studios**: Shochiku

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hajime Hana** as *Gengoro Ban*
- **Ichirō Arishima** as *Ryokichi Saotome*
- **Chieko Baisho** as *Aiko Kazami*
- **Chieko Nakakita** as *Kinuko Saotome*
- **Tomoko Mayama** as *Fusako Saotome*
- **Takashi Yamaguchi** as *Ichiro Date*
- **Chiharu Kuri**
- **Toshiyuki Ichimura**
- **Toshio Takahara**
- **Toyoko Takechi**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main premise of The Lovable Tramp?
It follows Saotome, a white‑collar worker on the brink of burnout, who befriends Gen, a boorish drifter.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 90 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in Japan on 11 December 1966.

### Q: Who are the central characters?
The story centers on Saotome and Gen.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Lovable Tramp — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/360474)
- [The Lovable Tramp (1966) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-lovable-tramp)

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