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The Song of the Bwana Toshi (1965): Cast

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The Song of the Bwana Toshi is a 1965 drama directed by Susumu Hani, starring Kiyoshi Atsumi as Toshi, Tsutomu Shimomoto and Hamisi Salehe. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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The Song of the Bwana Toshi (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Susumu Hani
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Song of the Bwana Toshi About?

The premise of The Song of the Bwana Toshi without spoilers.

While on a cultural exchange program in Africa, a young Japanese engineer becomes immersed in a society that starkly contrasts his familiar world. His encounters with locals reveal that much of his life has been a façade, forcing him to confront that he is not the person he thought himself to be.

The Song of the Bwana Toshi Themes & Keywords

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  • japanese new wave
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Cast & crew

The Song of the Bwana Toshi Cast & Characters

Kiyoshi Atsumi leads the cast as Toshi, with Tsutomu Shimomoto as Onishi and Hamisi Salehe as Toshi's Assistant. Directed by Susumu Hani; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Susumu Hani

More films directed by Susumu Hani: Prophecy, A Tale of Africa, The Morning Schedule and Mio.

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The Song of the Bwana Toshi FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Song of the Bwana Toshi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Song of the Bwana Toshi?

The Song of the Bwana Toshi runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Song of the Bwana Toshi released?

The Song of the Bwana Toshi was released on July 5, 1965.

Who directed The Song of the Bwana Toshi?

The Song of the Bwana Toshi was directed by Susumu Hani.

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Who is in the cast of The Song of the Bwana Toshi?

The Song of the Bwana Toshi stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Toshi, Tsutomu Shimomoto as Onishi and Hamisi Salehe as Toshi's Assistant, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Song of the Bwana Toshi have a post-credit scene?

No. The Song of the Bwana Toshi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Song of the Bwana Toshi in?

The original language of The Song of the Bwana Toshi is Japanese.

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