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The House of Wooden Blocks (1968): Cast

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The House of Wooden Blocks is a 1968 drama directed by Yasuzō Masumura, starring Ken Ogata, Asao Uchida and Ayako Wakao. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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The House of Wooden Blocks (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Yasuzō Masumura
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is The House of Wooden Blocks About?

The premise of The House of Wooden Blocks without spoilers.

On his return from school, young Ichiro finds his father in bed with his adopted sister, Namie. Enraged, he decides to outdo his father in terms of immoral behaviour.

The House of Wooden Blocks Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The House of Wooden Blocks Cast

Ken Ogata leads the cast, with Asao Uchida and Ayako Wakao. Directed by Yasuzō Masumura; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yasuzō Masumura

More films directed by Yasuzō Masumura: Lullaby of Death, The Garden of Eden, Double Suicide of Sonezaki and Lullaby of the Earth.

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The House of Wooden Blocks Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Tsumiki no hako” and “积木之箱”.

Also known as
  • Tsumiki no hako
  • 积木之箱

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The House of Wooden Blocks FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The House of Wooden Blocks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The House of Wooden Blocks?

The House of Wooden Blocks runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was The House of Wooden Blocks released?

The House of Wooden Blocks was released on October 30, 1968.

Who directed The House of Wooden Blocks?

The House of Wooden Blocks was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.

More films by Yasuzō Masumura

Who is in the cast of The House of Wooden Blocks?

The House of Wooden Blocks stars Ken Ogata, Asao Uchida and Ayako Wakao, among 9 credited actors.

Does The House of Wooden Blocks have a post-credit scene?

No. The House of Wooden Blocks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The House of Wooden Blocks in?

The original language of The House of Wooden Blocks is Japanese.

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