Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets(1971)
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Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets Synopsis
An experimental, psychedelic odyssey through Japanese subculture experienced via the eyes of a disillusioned young man, who must contend with intense familial dysfunction, psychosexual alienation, and existentialist malaise.
Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets (1971) is a drama film directed by Shūji Terayama, released on April 24, 1971 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Hideaki Sasaki, Masahiro Saito, Yukiko Kobayashi and Fudeko Tanaka. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Shūji Terayama
- Writers:
- Shūji Terayama
- Producers:
- Shūji Terayama, Eiko Kujo
- Cinematographer:
- Masayoshi Sukita
- Composer:
- J.A. Seazer
- Production:
- Jinriki Hikoki Sha, Art Theatre Guild
- Status:
- Released
Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets (1971) Trailer
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Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hideaki Sasaki
Hideaki Sasaki
as Me
- Masahiro Saito
Masahiro Saito
as Father
Yukiko Kobayashi
as Sister
Fudeko Tanaka
as Grandmother
Sei Hiraizumi
as Mr. Omi
Keiko Niitaka
as Midori
Akihiro Miwa
as Maya at the Hell
J.A. Seazer
as Longhaired Poet
Izumi Suzuki
as Female Doctor
- Maki Asakawa
Maki Asakawa
as Prostitute on Stairway
Key crew
Directed by Shūji Terayama, written by Shūji Terayama, produced by Shūji Terayama and Eiko Kujo.
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Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 67 ratings.
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Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets online?
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Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets?
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The main cast of Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets (1971) includes Hideaki Sasaki, Masahiro Saito, Yukiko Kobayashi, Fudeko Tanaka and Sei Hiraizumi. The film was directed by Shūji Terayama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets released?
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Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets was released on April 24, 1971 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets worth watching?
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Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets (1971) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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