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The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro (1977): Cast

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The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro is a 1977 comedy drama directed by Azuma Morisaki, starring Kunie Tanaka as Kuroki Taro, Taiji Tonoyama and Hisashi Igawa. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Azuma Morisaki
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro About?

The premise of The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro without spoilers.

Taro Kuroki, a 42‑year‑old stuntman who lives by a samurai’s code, roams the city seeking thrills. He repeatedly clashes with police in good‑natured pranks, helps a reclusive cat‑lover heal past trauma, and ultimately steps in to save his niece from being drawn into prostitution, proving his fearless loyalty and compassion.

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • cat
  • stunt man
  • cat lady
  • prostitution
  • pulling a prank
  • uncle niece relationship
  • stunt
  • police
  • prank
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Cast & crew

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro Cast & Characters

Kunie Tanaka leads the cast as Kuroki Taro, with Taiji Tonoyama and Hisashi Igawa. Directed by Azuma Morisaki; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Azuma Morisaki

More films directed by Azuma Morisaki: Pecoross’ Mother and Her Days, Nuclear Gypsies, Location and Time and Tide.

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The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Kuroki Taro no ai to bôken” and “黑木太郎的爱和冒险”.

Also known as
  • Kuroki Taro no ai to bôken
  • 黑木太郎的爱和冒险
  • 黑木太郎的愛和冒險

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The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro?

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro released?

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro was released on September 17, 1977.

Who directed The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro?

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro was directed by Azuma Morisaki.

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Who is in the cast of The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro?

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro stars Kunie Tanaka as Kuroki Taro, Taiji Tonoyama and Hisashi Igawa, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro have a post-credit scene?

No. The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro in?

The original language of The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro is Japanese.

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