Early Spring(1956)
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Early Spring Synopsis
A young salaryman and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he embarks on an extramarital affair.
Early Spring (1956) is a drama and romance film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, released on January 29, 1956 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Chikage Awashima, Ryō Ikebe, Keiko Kishi and Teiji Takahashi. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers:
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
- Producers:
- Shizuo Yamanouchi
- Cinematographer:
- Yûharu Atsuta
- Composer:
- Takanobu Saitō
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Early Spring (1956) Trailer
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Early Spring Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Early Spring.
Yasujiro Ozu's Early Spring | Japan Society Reel Edit
Teaser
Early Spring Opening and Closing Titles
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EARLY SPRING (Soshun), 1956
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Early Spring
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Early Spring is the Most Underrated Ozu Masterpiece
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Early Spring Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chikage Awashima
as Masako Sugiyama
Ryō Ikebe
as Shôji Sugiyama
Keiko Kishi
as Chiyo Kaneko aka Goldfish
Teiji Takahashi
as Taizo Aoki
Chishū Ryū
as Kiichi Onodera
So Yamamura
as Yutaka Kawai
Haruko Sugimura
as Tamako Tamura
- Takako Fujino
Takako Fujino
as Terumi Aoki
Daisuke Katō
as Sakamoto
Masami Taura
as Koichi Kitagawa
Kumeko Urabe
as Shige Kitagawa
Kuniko Miyake
as Yukiko Kawai
Key crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, written by Kōgo Noda and Yasujirō Ozu, produced by Shizuo Yamanouchi.
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Early Spring Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 99 ratings.
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Early Spring – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Early Spring online?
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Early Spring (1956) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Early Spring?
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The main cast of Early Spring (1956) includes Chikage Awashima, Ryō Ikebe, Keiko Kishi, Teiji Takahashi and Chishū Ryū. The film was directed by Yasujirō Ozu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Early Spring released?
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Early Spring was released on January 29, 1956 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Early Spring worth watching?
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Early Spring (1956) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Early Spring?
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Yes. The official Early Spring trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.