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Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980): Cast

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Foster Daddy, Tora! is a 1980 comedy directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Chishû Ryû as Gozen-sama, Chieko Baisho and Ken Mitsuishi. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Yoji Yamada
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Foster Daddy, Tora! About?

The premise of Foster Daddy, Tora! without spoilers.

After a friend and business colleague dies, Tora-san visits the man’s daughter, then takes her to Tokyo so she can study for a night school exam.

Foster Daddy, Tora! Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • friend
  • school
  • business
  • sequel
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Cast & crew

Foster Daddy, Tora! Cast & Characters

Chishû Ryû leads the cast as Gozen-sama, with Chieko Baisho as Sakura and Ken Mitsuishi. Directed by Yoji Yamada; 38 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yoji Yamada

More films directed by Yoji Yamada: Mom, Is That You?!, It’s a Flickering Life, Tora-san, Wish You Were Here and Nagasaki: Memories of My Son.

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Foster Daddy, Tora! Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Torasan's Song of the Seagull” and “Otoko wa Tsurai yo 26”.

Also known as
  • Torasan's Song of the Seagull
  • Otoko wa Tsurai yo 26
  • Foster Daddy Tora-san
  • Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajirō Kamome Uta
  • 寅次郎的故事26:寅次郎海鸥之歌
  • Мужчине живётся трудно. Фильм 26: Песня сизой чайки Торадзиро
  • Un drôle de père
  • 寅次郎的故事 26:寅次郎海鷗之歌

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Foster Daddy, Tora! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Foster Daddy, Tora!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Foster Daddy, Tora!?

Foster Daddy, Tora! runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Foster Daddy, Tora! released?

Foster Daddy, Tora! was released on December 27, 1980.

Who directed Foster Daddy, Tora!?

Foster Daddy, Tora! was directed by Yoji Yamada.

More films by Yoji Yamada

Who is in the cast of Foster Daddy, Tora!?

Foster Daddy, Tora! stars Chishû Ryû as Gozen-sama, Chieko Baisho as Sakura and Ken Mitsuishi, among 38 credited actors.

Does Foster Daddy, Tora! have a post-credit scene?

No. Foster Daddy, Tora! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Foster Daddy, Tora! in?

The original language of Foster Daddy, Tora! is Japanese.

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