Tora-san, the Good Samaritan 1971
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Yoji Yamada
- Network
- Shochiku
- Where to Stream
- Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel
What is Tora-san, the Good Samaritan?
Tora-san, the Good Samaritan is a 1971 comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada. The screenplay for the production was written by Yoji Yamada and Yoshitaka Asama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 28, 1971
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Shochiku
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Shochiku
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Tora-san, the Good Samaritan is a 1971 comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada. The screenplay for the production was written by Yoji Yamada and Yoshitaka Asama. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes. According to the provided records, the story follows the character Torajiro. After a quarrel with his mother, Torajiro sets off to find a bride. The film was released in the United States on June 25, 1975. This entry is documented in the Movie Database as part of their collection of films. The production is categorized under the comedy genre. All information regarding the plot, creative team, and release details is derived from official archival records associated with the film. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's journey and his motivations following a domestic dispute. As an archival record, this overview serves to summarize the basic production and plot information available for the 1971 release. No further details regarding the cast or additional plot developments are provided in the source material.
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Is Tora-san, the Good Samaritan worth watching?
Tora-san, the Good Samaritan holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Tora-san, the Good Samaritan and when was it released?
Tora-san, the Good Samaritan is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1971. Release status: Released.
Who directed Tora-san, the Good Samaritan?
Tora-san, the Good Samaritan was directed by Yoji Yamada.
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