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Short crime comedy

A Straightforward Boy (1929): Cast

A Straightforward Boy (1929) movie poster

A Straightforward Boy is a 1929 short crime comedy directed by Yasujirô Ozu, starring Takeshi Sakamoto as Boss Gontora, Tomio Aoki and Tatsuo Saitō. It runs 14 minutes.

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A Straightforward Boy (1929) movie poster
Released
Runtime
14 min
Director
Yasujirô Ozu
Genres
Crime , Comedy
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Straightforward Boy About?

The premise of A Straightforward Boy without spoilers.

A kidnapped boy proves to be more than his abductor can handle.

A Straightforward Boy Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • child
  • kidnapping
  • partially lost film
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Cast & crew

A Straightforward Boy Cast & Characters

Takeshi Sakamoto leads the cast as Boss Gontora, with Tomio Aoki as Tetsubo and Tatsuo Saitō as Bunkichi. Directed by Yasujirô Ozu.

From the director

More from Yasujirô Ozu

More films directed by Yasujirô Ozu: Late Spring (1949), Late Autumn, Good Morning and Equinox Flower.

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A Straightforward Boy Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “El pilluelo” and “Un muchacho honrado”.

Also known as
  • El pilluelo
  • Un muchacho honrado
  • Un garçon honnête
  • Bambino che non si ferma mai
  • The Charging Kid
  • Tokkan kozo
  • Un bambino che non molla
  • 돌격 꼬마
  • 突贯小僧
  • Un muchacho sencillo
  • Akaratos kölyök
  • O ator Tokkan Kozo
+4 more
  • Непосредственный мальчик
  • Le Galopin
  • Un ragazzino che non molla
  • 못말리는 꼬마

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FAQ

A Straightforward Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Straightforward Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Straightforward Boy?

A Straightforward Boy runs 14 minutes.

When was A Straightforward Boy released?

A Straightforward Boy was released on November 24, 1929.

Who directed A Straightforward Boy?

A Straightforward Boy was directed by Yasujirô Ozu.

More films by Yasujirô Ozu

Who is in the cast of A Straightforward Boy?

A Straightforward Boy stars Takeshi Sakamoto as Boss Gontora, Tomio Aoki as Tetsubo and Tatsuo Saitō as Bunkichi.

Does A Straightforward Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. A Straightforward Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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