A Wanderer's Notebook(1962)
放浪記
A Wanderer's Notebook Synopsis
Based on the life and career of novelist Fumiko Hayashi, she bitterly struggles for literary recognition in the first half of the 20th-century – her affairs with feckless men, the jobs she took to survive (peddler, waitress, bar maid), and her arduous, often humiliating attempts to get published in a male-dominated culture.
A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, released on September 29, 1962 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Hideko Takamine, Akira Takarada, Daisuke Katō and Keiju Kobayashi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikio Naruse
- Writers:
- Sumie Tanaka, Toshiro Ide, Fumiko Hayashi
- Producers:
- Sanezumi Fujimoto, Mikio Naruse, Tadahiro Teramoto
- Cinematographer:
- Jun Yasumoto
- Composer:
- Yūji Koseki
- Production:
- Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) Trailer
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A Wanderer's Notebook Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hideko Takamine
as Fumiko Hayashi
Akira Takarada
as Fukuya
Daisuke Katō
as Nobuo Sadaoka
Keiju Kobayashi
as Fujiyama
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Kishi, Fumiko's Mother
Mitsuko Kusabue
as Kyôko Hinatsu
Noboru Nakaya
as Haruhiko Itatsu
Yūnosuke Itō
as Gorô Shirasaka
Jun Tatara
as Tamura
Masao Oda
as Fumiko's Father
Takeshi Katō
as Uenoyama
- Tomoko Fumino
Tomoko Fumino
as Yasuko Murano
Key crew
Directed by Mikio Naruse, written by Sumie Tanaka, Toshiro Ide and Fumiko Hayashi, produced by Sanezumi Fujimoto, Mikio Naruse and Tadahiro Teramoto.
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A Wanderer's Notebook Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 12 ratings.
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A Wanderer's Notebook – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Wanderer's Notebook online?
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A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Wanderer's Notebook?
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The main cast of A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) includes Hideko Takamine, Akira Takarada, Daisuke Katō, Keiju Kobayashi and Kinuyo Tanaka. The film was directed by Mikio Naruse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Wanderer's Notebook released?
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A Wanderer's Notebook was released on September 29, 1962 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is A Wanderer's Notebook worth watching?
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A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Wanderer's Notebook?
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