The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival(1961)
港祭りに来た男
The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival Synopsis
A traveling troupe arrives in a lively southern port town during the Tanabata festival, led by the mysterious swordsman Daigorō, whose incredible skill quickly makes him a local sensation. Beneath his fierce persona, however, he hides a tragic past: he is actually Hikōichi, a fisherman who lost his beloved Oyū to a cruel feudal lord years earlier. Reunited during the festival under the stars of Tanabata, the two lovers attempt to reclaim their happiness, but the lord’s jealousy and deception lead them toward a heartbreaking fate.
The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival (1961) is a film directed by Masahiro Makino, released on October 14, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Ryutaro Otomo, Satomi Oka, Shinobu Chihara and Hiromi Hanazono.
- Director:
- Masahiro Makino
- Writers:
- Kazuo Kasahara
- Producers:
- Susumu Sugii
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryutaro Otomo
as Daigorō Dairiki
Satomi Oka
as Oyū
Shinobu Chihara
as Oyō
Hiromi Hanazono
as Okō
Shunji Sakai
as Senroku
Michitarō Mizushima
as Ushitora
Ichirō Izawa
as Usuke
- Yoshiya Bando
Yoshiya Bando
as Santa
- Miyuki Mizuhara
Miyuki Mizuhara
as Ohana
- Yachiyo Kirishima
Yachiyo Kirishima
as Ochiyo
Akemi Misawa
as Otai
Toyo Takahashi
as Okatsu
Key crew
Directed by Masahiro Makino, written by Kazuo Kasahara, produced by Susumu Sugii.
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The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival?
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The main cast of The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival (1961) includes Ryutaro Otomo, Satomi Oka, Shinobu Chihara, Hiromi Hanazono and Shunji Sakai. The film was directed by Masahiro Makino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival released?
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The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival was released on October 14, 1961 and runs for 1h 29m.