The Balloon(1956)
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The Balloon Synopsis
Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When Murakami’s daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.
The Balloon (1956) is a drama film directed by Yūzō Kawashima, released on February 19, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Masayuki Mori, Tatsuya Mihashi, Mie Kitahara and Sachiko Hidari. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Yūzō Kawashima
- Writers:
- Shōhei Imamura, Yūzō Kawashima, Jiro Osaragi
- Producers:
- Takeshi Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Kuratarō Takamura
- Composer:
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Balloon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masayuki Mori
as Haruki Murakami
Tatsuya Mihashi
as Keikichi Murakami
Mie Kitahara
as Mikiko Mikihara
Sachiko Hidari
as Ruiko Aso
Izumi Ashikawa
as Tamako Murakami
Michiyo Aratama
as Kumiko Yamana
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
as Masataka Tsuzuki
- Shinsuke Maki
Shinsuke Maki
as Tatsujirô Aso
Shirō Amakusa
as Yamaguchi, Photo Shop Owner
- Michisaburō Segawa
Michisaburō Segawa
as Shôta Nishimura
- Yumi Takano
Yumi Takano
as Fusako Murakami
Fudeko Tanaka
as Shôta's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Yūzō Kawashima, written by Shōhei Imamura, Yūzō Kawashima and Jiro Osaragi, produced by Takeshi Yamamoto.
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The Balloon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Balloon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Balloon online?
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The Balloon (1956) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Balloon?
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The main cast of The Balloon (1956) includes Masayuki Mori, Tatsuya Mihashi, Mie Kitahara, Sachiko Hidari and Izumi Ashikawa. The film was directed by Yūzō Kawashima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Balloon released?
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The Balloon was released on February 19, 1956 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Balloon worth watching?
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The Balloon (1956) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.