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Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset (1976): Cast

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Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset is a 1976 comedy directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Kiwako Taichi as Botan, Chishû Ryû and Chieko Baisho. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

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Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Yoji Yamada
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset About?

The premise of Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset without spoilers.

Tora-san reaches Shibamata on his son Mitsuo’s first school day, only to discover that Mitsuo has been embarrassed. After a heated argument with his family, he retreats to a bar, where he later brings home a gruff elderly stranger with a tragic past that shocks everyone. The journey also introduces him to Botan, a graceful geisha.

Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset Cast & Characters

Kiwako Taichi leads the cast as Botan, with Chishû Ryû as Priest and Chieko Baisho as Sakura. Directed by Yoji Yamada; 33 actors are credited in all.

From the director

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 Sunrise and Sunset Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajirō Yūyake Koyake” and “Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajiro Yuyake Koyake”.

Also known as
  • Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajirō Yūyake Koyake
  • Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajiro Yuyake Koyake
  • Torasan and the Painter
  • Tora-san's Sunset Glow
  • 男はつらいよ 17
  • Otoko wa Tsurai yo 17
  • 寅次郎的故事17:再见夕阳
  • Мужчине живётся трудно. Фильм 17: Восход и багряный закат Торадзиро
  • La libellule rouge
  • 寅次郎的故事 17:再見夕陽

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Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset?

Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset released?

Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset was released on July 23, 1976.

Who directed Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset?

Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset was directed by Yoji Yamada.

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Who is in the cast of Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset?

Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset stars Kiwako Taichi as Botan, Chishû Ryû as Priest and Chieko Baisho as Sakura, among 33 credited actors.

Does Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset have a post-credit scene?

No. Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset in?

The original language of Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset is Japanese.

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