Hideko the Bus Conductor(1941)
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Hideko the Bus Conductor Synopsis
Okoma, a witty young woman working as a conductor in an old, rickety bus in Kōfu, Yamanashi (rural Japan), has a creative idea that could avert the dwindling number of passengers when her job and the bus company itself are at stake.
Hideko the Bus Conductor (1941) is a drama and comedy film directed by Mikio Naruse, released on September 17, 1941 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Hideko Takamine, Kamatari Fujiwara, Daijiro Natsukawa and Tamae Kiyokawa. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikio Naruse
- Writers:
- Mikio Naruse, Masuji Ibuse
- Cinematographer:
- Ken Azuma
- Composer:
- Nobuo Iida
- Production:
- Nan'ô Eiga
- Status:
- Released
Hideko the Bus Conductor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hideko Takamine
as Okoma, the bus conductress
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Sonoda - the bus driver
Daijiro Natsukawa
as Gonji Igawa - the novelist
Tamae Kiyokawa
as Innkeeper
Yōtarō Katsumi
as Kohoku Line Bus owner
Keiji Sakakida
as Bus customer
- Hiroshi Yamagawa
Hiroshi Yamagawa
- Hisaharu Matsubayashi
Hisaharu Matsubayashi
- Kimie Hayashi
Kimie Hayashi
as Office worker
Tsuruko Mano
as Okoma's mother
Key crew
Directed by Mikio Naruse, written by Mikio Naruse and Masuji Ibuse.
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Hideko the Bus Conductor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Hideko the Bus Conductor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hideko the Bus Conductor online?
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Hideko the Bus Conductor (1941) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hideko the Bus Conductor?
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The main cast of Hideko the Bus Conductor (1941) includes Hideko Takamine, Kamatari Fujiwara, Daijiro Natsukawa, Tamae Kiyokawa and Yōtarō Katsumi. The film was directed by Mikio Naruse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hideko the Bus Conductor released?
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Hideko the Bus Conductor was released on September 17, 1941 and runs for 54m.
Is Hideko the Bus Conductor worth watching?
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Hideko the Bus Conductor (1941) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 9 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.