Her Brother(1960)
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Her Brother Synopsis
Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this drama looks at the inner workings of a small family, especially the relationship between a sister and brother.
Her Brother (1960) is a drama and comedy film directed by Kon Ichikawa, released on November 1, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Keiko Kishi, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Kinuyo Tanaka and Masayuki Mori. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers:
- Aya Kōda, Yōko Mizuki
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Yasushi Akutagawa
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Her Brother (1960) Trailer
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Her Brother Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keiko Kishi
as Gen
Hiroshi Kawaguchi
as Hekiro
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Mother
Masayuki Mori
as Father
Kyôko Kishida
as Mrs. Tanuma
Noboru Nakaya
as Patrolman Rokoru Shimizu
Kyōko Enami
as Nurse Miyata
Jun Hamamura
as Doctor
Hikaru Hoshi
as Owner of Hiring Horse
Jūzō Itami
as Son of Factory Owner
Noriko Hodaka
as Nurse
- Kōichi Itō
Kōichi Itō
Key crew
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, written by Aya Kōda and Yōko Mizuki, produced by Masaichi Nagata.
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Her Brother Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 18 ratings.
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Her Brother – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Her Brother online?
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Her Brother (1960) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Her Brother?
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The main cast of Her Brother (1960) includes Keiko Kishi, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Kinuyo Tanaka, Masayuki Mori and Kyôko Kishida. The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Her Brother released?
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Her Brother was released on November 1, 1960 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Her Brother worth watching?
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Her Brother (1960) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Her Brother?
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Yes. The official Her Brother trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.