Ballad of Orin(1977)
はなれ瞽女おりん
Ballad of Orin Synopsis
Expelled from her group for losing her virginity, blind travelling musician Orin endures a life of hardship, abuse, and poverty while wandering the countryside, finding brief companionship with an army deserter, and struggling against a society that marginalises her.
Ballad of Orin (1977) is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, released on November 19, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Shima Iwashita, Yoshio Harada, Tomoko Naraoka and Taiji Tonoyama. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Masahiro Shinoda
- Writers:
- Masahiro Shinoda, Keiji Hasebe, Tsutomu Mizukami
- Producers:
- Kiyoshi Nonomura
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- TOHO, hyogensha
- Status:
- Released
Ballad of Orin (1977) Trailer
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Ballad of Orin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shima Iwashita
as Orin
Yoshio Harada
as Heitaro
Tomoko Naraoka
as Teruyo
Taiji Tonoyama
as Mountain Man
Tōru Abe
as Besho
Jun Hamamura
as Saito
Kaoru Kobayashi
as Torazo
Rie Yokoyama
as Kaneko
Hatsuo Yamaya
as Yamashita
Toshiyuki Nishida
as Suketaro
- Masakazu Kuwayama
Masakazu Kuwayama
as Manzaburo Imanishi
Kirin Kiki
as Tama Ichise
Key crew
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda, written by Masahiro Shinoda, Keiji Hasebe and Tsutomu Mizukami, produced by Kiyoshi Nonomura.
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Ballad of Orin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 23 ratings.
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Ballad of Orin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ballad of Orin online?
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Ballad of Orin (1977) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ballad of Orin?
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The main cast of Ballad of Orin (1977) includes Shima Iwashita, Yoshio Harada, Tomoko Naraoka, Taiji Tonoyama and Tōru Abe. The film was directed by Masahiro Shinoda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ballad of Orin released?
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Ballad of Orin was released on November 19, 1977 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Ballad of Orin worth watching?
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Ballad of Orin (1977) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 23 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 Ballad of Orin?
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