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The Life of a Horse Trader (1951): Cast

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The Life of a Horse Trader is a 1951 drama directed by Keigo Kimura, starring Toshirô Mifune as Yonetaro Katayama, Takashi Shimura and Ichirô Sugai. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.

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The Life of a Horse Trader (1951) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Keigo Kimura
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Life of a Horse Trader About?

The premise of The Life of a Horse Trader without spoilers.

Katakana Yonetaro, called “The Shark,” is a rough‑and‑tumble horse trader navigating the rugged landscape of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. Though married and a father, he repeatedly finds himself drawn to the local taverns, where his restless nature clashes with his family responsibilities.

The Life of a Horse Trader Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Life of a Horse Trader Cast & Characters

Toshirô Mifune leads the cast as Yonetaro Katayama, with Takashi Shimura as Rokutaro Kosaka and Ichirô Sugai as Ogasawara. Directed by Keigo Kimura; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Keigo Kimura

One more film directed by Keigo Kimura: Diary of a Mad Old Man.

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The Life of a Horse Trader Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Life of a Horsetrader” and “Bakurô Ichidai”.

Also known as
  • The Life of a Horsetrader
  • Bakurô Ichidai

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The Life of a Horse Trader FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Life of a Horse Trader, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Life of a Horse Trader?

The Life of a Horse Trader runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was The Life of a Horse Trader released?

The Life of a Horse Trader was released on December 7, 1951.

Who directed The Life of a Horse Trader?

The Life of a Horse Trader was directed by Keigo Kimura.

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Who is in the cast of The Life of a Horse Trader?

The Life of a Horse Trader stars Toshirô Mifune as Yonetaro Katayama, Takashi Shimura as Rokutaro Kosaka and Ichirô Sugai as Ogasawara, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Life of a Horse Trader have a post-credit scene?

No. The Life of a Horse Trader has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Life of a Horse Trader in?

The original language of The Life of a Horse Trader is Japanese.

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