Different Sons(1961)
二人の息子
Different Sons Synopsis
In the middle of the period of high economic growth in Japan, a family is thrown into disarray over work, money, and romance. Their father's sudden unemployment later in life causes friction among the siblings of the Akagi family. Kensuke, a salaryman at a top company, refuses to support his parents while his brother, Shoji, determines to care for them despite only working as a taxi driver. The concern over money affects Noriko's own love life as she courts a wealthy salaryman to the chagrin of her mechanic boyfriend.
Different Sons (1961) is a drama and family film directed by Yasuki Chiba, released on November 12, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Yūzō Kayama, Akira Takarada, Kamatari Fujiwara and Yōko Fujiyama. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasuki Chiba
- Writers:
- Zenzō Matsuyama
- Producers:
- Sanezumi Fujimoto
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Tamai
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Different Sons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yūzō Kayama
as Shoji Akagi
Akira Takarada
as Kensuke Akagi
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Shinsaburo Akagi
Yōko Fujiyama
as Noriko
Yūko Mochizuki
as Mother
Yumi Shirakawa
as Yoko
Mie Hama
as Sachi
Takashi Shimura
as Hisamitsu Ando
- Noriko Sakabe
Noriko Sakabe
Chisako Hara
Masami Taura
Hiroshi Koizumi
Key crew
Directed by Yasuki Chiba, written by Zenzō Matsuyama, produced by Sanezumi Fujimoto.
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Different Sons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Different Sons – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Different Sons?
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The main cast of Different Sons (1961) includes Yūzō Kayama, Akira Takarada, Kamatari Fujiwara, Yōko Fujiyama and Yūko Mochizuki. The film was directed by Yasuki Chiba. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Different Sons released?
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Different Sons was released on November 12, 1961 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Different Sons worth watching?
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Different Sons (1961) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.