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The Song of the Cart (1959): Cast

The Song of the Cart (1959) movie poster

The Song of the Cart is a 1959 drama directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, starring Yoshio Inaba, Kumeko Urabe and Eitarô Ozawa. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.

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The Song of the Cart (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
Satsuo Yamamoto
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Song of the Cart About?

The premise of The Song of the Cart without spoilers.

A lifetime story of a woman who stubbornly lives in a poor mountain village in post-war Japan.

The Song of the Cart Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • post war
  • based in a novel
  • family life
  • lie
  • smoking
  • poverty
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Cast & crew

The Song of the Cart Cast

Yoshio Inaba leads the cast, with Kumeko Urabe and Eitarô Ozawa. Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto; 23 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Satsuo Yamamoto

More films directed by Satsuo Yamamoto: Nomugi Pass, August without Emperor, Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow and Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny.

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The Song of the Cart Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Le chant de la carriole” and “Ballad of the Cart”.

Also known as
  • Le chant de la carriole
  • Ballad of the Cart
  • Niguruma no uta
  • Песнь о тележке
  • Песня тележки
  • Песня о тележке
  • 板车之歌

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The Song of the Cart FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Song of the Cart?

The Song of the Cart runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was The Song of the Cart released?

The Song of the Cart was released on February 11, 1959.

Who directed The Song of the Cart?

The Song of the Cart was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.

More films by Satsuo Yamamoto

Who is in the cast of The Song of the Cart?

The Song of the Cart stars Yoshio Inaba, Kumeko Urabe and Eitarô Ozawa, among 23 credited actors.

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

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

What language is The Song of the Cart in?

The original language of The Song of the Cart is Japanese.

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