Dodes'ka-den(1970)
どですかでん
Dodes'ka-den Synopsis
On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward.
Dodes'ka-den (1970) is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, released on October 31, 1970 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Yoshitaka Zushi, Kin Sugai, Toshiyuki Tonomura and Shinsuke Minami. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 162 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Akira Kurosawa, Shūgorō Yamamoto, Shinobu Hashimoto
- Producers:
- Yōichi Matsue
- Cinematographer:
- Takao Saitō
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- Yonki-no-Kai Productions, TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Dodes'ka-den (1970) Trailer
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Dodes'ka-den Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yoshitaka Zushi
as Roku-Chan
Kin Sugai
as Okuni
- Toshiyuki Tonomura
Toshiyuki Tonomura
as Taro Sawagami
- Shinsuke Minami
Shinsuke Minami
as Ryotaro Sawagami
Yūko Kusunoki
as Misao Sawagami
Junzaburō Ban
as Yukichi Shima
- Kiyoko Tange
Kiyoko Tange
as Mrs. Shima
Michio Hino
as Mr. Ikawa
- Keiji Furuyama
Keiji Furuyama
as Mr. Matsui
Tappei Shimokawa
as Mr. Nomoto
Kunie Tanaka
as Hatsutaro Kawaguchi
Jitsuko Yoshimura
as Yoshie Kawaguchi
Key crew
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Akira Kurosawa, Shūgorō Yamamoto and Shinobu Hashimoto, produced by Yōichi Matsue.
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Dodes'ka-den Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 162 ratings.
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Dodes'ka-den – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dodes'ka-den online?
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Dodes'ka-den (1970) 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 Dodes'ka-den?
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The main cast of Dodes'ka-den (1970) includes Yoshitaka Zushi, Kin Sugai, Toshiyuki Tonomura, Shinsuke Minami and Yūko Kusunoki. The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dodes'ka-den released?
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Dodes'ka-den was released on October 31, 1970 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Dodes'ka-den worth watching?
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Dodes'ka-den (1970) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 162 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 Dodes'ka-den?
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Yes. The official Dodes'ka-den trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.