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An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka (2012): Cast

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An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka is a 2012 family documentary directed by Yûji Yamazaki, starring Renji Ishibashi as Narrator and Tsunekazu Nishioka. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Yûji Yamazaki
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Uzumasa
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka About?

The premise of An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka without spoilers.

A portrait of temple builder Nishioka Tsunekazu in his twilight years, training apprentices. Called “the devil” for his devotion, he stresses linking his craft to the next millennium. The film reveals behind temple construction and his role in repairs of Hōryū‑ji and the 1990 rebuilding of Yakushi‑ji, earning him the title “the last temple carpenter.”

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Cast & crew

An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka Cast & Characters

Renji Ishibashi leads the cast as Narrator, with Tsunekazu Nishioka. Directed by Yûji Yamazaki.

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An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Oni ni kike: Miyadaiku Nishioka Tsunekazu no yuigon” and “向鬼去问 宫殿木匠 西冈常一的遗言”.

Also known as
  • Oni ni kike: Miyadaiku Nishioka Tsunekazu no yuigon
  • 向鬼去问 宫殿木匠 西冈常一的遗言
  • 向鬼去問 宮殿木匠 西岡常一的遺言

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An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka, each answered in a sentence.

How long is An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?

An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka released?

An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka was released on February 4, 2012.

Who directed An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?

An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka was directed by Yûji Yamazaki.

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Who is in the cast of An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?

An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka stars Renji Ishibashi as Narrator and Tsunekazu Nishioka.

Does An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka have a post-credit scene?

No. An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka in?

The original language of An Artisan’s Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka is Japanese.

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