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Tora-san’s Song of Love (1983): Cast

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Tora-san’s Song of Love is a 1983 comedy directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo, Chishû Ryû and Chieko Baisho. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Tora-san’s Song of Love (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Yoji Yamada
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Tora-san’s Song of Love About?

The premise of Tora-san’s Song of Love without spoilers.

After arriving home, Tora‑san discovers his brother‑in‑law cannot attend his nephew Mitsuo’s athletic meet, so he offers to go in his place. The plan collapses when Tora‑san quarrels with his brother‑in‑law’s boss, prompting him to resume his wandering life. While traveling through Niigata he encounters a young woman, unaware that she is a well‑known enka singer, leading to an unexpected connection.

Tora-san’s Song of Love Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Tora-san’s Song of Love Cast & Characters

Hidetaka Yoshioka leads the cast as Mitsuo, with Chishû Ryû as the High Priest and Chieko Baisho as Sakura. Directed by Yoji Yamada; 32 actors are credited in all.

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More from Yoji Yamada

More films directed by Yoji Yamada: Mom, Is That You?!, It’s a Flickering Life, Tora-san, Wish You Were Here and Nagasaki: Memories of My Son.

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Tora-san’s Song of Love Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Otoko wa Tsurai yo 31” and “Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Tabi to Onna to Torajirō”.

Also known as
  • Otoko wa Tsurai yo 31
  • Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Tabi to Onna to Torajirō
  • 寅次郎的故事31:旅行、女伴和寅
  • Мужчине живётся трудно. Фильм 31: Путешествие, женщина и Торадзиро
  • La chanteuse
  • 寅次郎的故事 31:旅行、女伴和寅

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Tora-san’s Song of Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tora-san’s Song of Love, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tora-san’s Song of Love?

Tora-san’s Song of Love runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Tora-san’s Song of Love released?

Tora-san’s Song of Love was released on August 6, 1983.

Who directed Tora-san’s Song of Love?

Tora-san’s Song of Love was directed by Yoji Yamada.

More films by Yoji Yamada

Who is in the cast of Tora-san’s Song of Love?

Tora-san’s Song of Love stars Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo, Chishû Ryû as the High Priest and Chieko Baisho as Sakura, among 32 credited actors.

Does Tora-san’s Song of Love have a post-credit scene?

No. Tora-san’s Song of Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tora-san’s Song of Love in?

The original language of Tora-san’s Song of Love is Japanese.

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