The Life of Chikuzan(1977)
竹山ひとり旅
The Life of Chikuzan Synopsis
After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shamisen player and folk-song collector named Takahashi Chikuzan became a musical sensation. This biographical drama chronicles his wanderings and his life, with a particular focus on his humble beginnings as a peasant on a remote and arid island.
The Life of Chikuzan (1977) is a drama and history film directed by Kaneto Shindō, released on March 17, 1977 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Ryūzō Hayashi, Nobuko Otowa, Mitsuko Baisho and Dai Kanai. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Cinematographer:
- Kiyomi Kuroda
- Production:
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
- Status:
- Released
The Life of Chikuzan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryūzō Hayashi
as Chikuzan Takahashi
Nobuko Otowa
as Toyo, Mother
Mitsuko Baisho
as Chikuzan's 2nd wife
- Dai Kanai
Dai Kanai
as Sadakichi, Father
Hiroko Isayama
as Tomiko
Hideo Kanze
as Tokura
Atsuko Kawaguchi
as Otoki
Takuzō Kawatani
as Senta
Hōsei Komatsu
as Goto
Akemi Negishi
as Tami
Sumie Sasaki
as Maid
Yoshie Shimamura
Key crew
Directed by Kaneto Shindō, written by Kaneto Shindō.
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The Life of Chikuzan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Life of Chikuzan – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Life of Chikuzan?
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The main cast of The Life of Chikuzan (1977) includes Ryūzō Hayashi, Nobuko Otowa, Mitsuko Baisho, Dai Kanai and Hiroko Isayama. The film was directed by Kaneto Shindō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life of Chikuzan released?
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The Life of Chikuzan was released on March 17, 1977 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is The Life of Chikuzan worth watching?
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The Life of Chikuzan (1977) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.