The Rambling Guitarist(1959)
ギターを持った渡り鳥
The Rambling Guitarist Synopsis
Arriving in the town of Hakodate, a wandering musician, Shinji Taki, is soon recruited by the local gang as a hired hand. However, with the arrival of a sinister gunman, Taki's mysterious past catches up with him.
The Rambling Guitarist (1959) is a crime and drama film directed by Buichi Saitō, released on October 11, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Ruriko Asaoka and Nobuo Kaneko. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Buichi Saitō
- Writers:
- Ei Ogawa, Kenzaburo Hara
- Cinematographer:
- Kuratarō Takamura
- Composer:
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Rambling Guitarist (1959) Trailer
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The Rambling Guitarist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akira Kobayashi
as Taki
Joe Shishido
as George
Ruriko Asaoka
as Yuki
Nobuo Kaneko
as Akitsu
Sanae Nakahara
as Sumiko
Misako Watanabe
as Rie
Kyōji Aoyama
as Yasukawa
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
as Detective Numata
Yuzo Kiura
as Akio Shôji
Mari Shiraki
- Chiyoko Shimizu
Chiyoko Shimizu
as Fusako - Maid
- Takeo Yatō
Takeo Yatō
as Shimizu
Key crew
Directed by Buichi Saitō, written by Ei Ogawa and Kenzaburo Hara.
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The Rambling Guitarist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Rambling Guitarist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rambling Guitarist online?
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The Rambling Guitarist (1959) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rambling Guitarist?
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The main cast of The Rambling Guitarist (1959) includes Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Ruriko Asaoka, Nobuo Kaneko and Sanae Nakahara. The film was directed by Buichi Saitō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rambling Guitarist released?
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The Rambling Guitarist was released on October 11, 1959 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Rambling Guitarist worth watching?
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The Rambling Guitarist (1959) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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