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Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man (1964): Cast

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Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man is a 1964 comedy drama directed by Tai Katō, starring Sumiko Fuji, Akira Shioji and Ryōhei Uchida. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Tai Katō
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man About?

The premise of Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man without spoilers.

Tatsu, a rickshaw driver, arrives in Osaka from Tokyo and clashes with geisha Kimiyakko, even throwing her into a river. Their rivalry turns to love, and gang boss Yasaburo, admiring Tatsu, mediates their marriage. Yajima tips off police, leading to Yasaburo’s arrest; after release Yajima tries to kill him. After further bloodshed, Tatsu and Kimiyakko finally wed before he heads to a final showdown.

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man Themes & Keywords

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  • yakuza
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man Cast

Sumiko Fuji leads the cast, with Akira Shioji and Ryōhei Uchida. Directed by Tai Katō; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

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From the director

More from Tai Katō

More films directed by Tai Katō: The Ondekoza, Flames of Blood, The Blossom and the Sword and Miyamoto Musashi.

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Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man?

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man released?

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man was released on April 4, 1964.

Who directed Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man?

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man was directed by Tai Katō.

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Who is in the cast of Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man?

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man stars Sumiko Fuji, Akira Shioji and Ryōhei Uchida, among 9 credited actors.

Does Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man in?

The original language of Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man is Japanese.

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