Tora-san, the Go-Between(1985)
男はつらいよ 寅次郎恋愛塾
Tora-san, the Go-Between Synopsis
In Nagasaki, Tora-san and an acquaintance help an old woman who has fallen and injured herself. She invites them to her home where the three share a night of eating and drinking. The old woman's health deteriorates and she dies. At her funeral, Tora-san falls in love with the old woman's daughter, but winds up acting as a go-between for her and a young law student.
Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985) is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, released on August 3, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Mitsuru Hirata and Masami Shimojō. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoji Yamada
- Writers:
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada
- Cinematographer:
- Tetsuo Takaha
- Composer:
- Naozumi Yamamoto
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Tora-san, the Go-Between Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kiyoshi Atsumi
as 寅次郎
Chieko Baisho
as 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）
Mitsuru Hirata
as 酒田民夫
Masami Shimojō
as 车龙造（阿寅的叔叔）
Chieko Misaki
as 车つね（阿寅的婶婶）
Gin Maeda
as 阿博
Hisao Dazai
as 桂梅太郎（章鱼厂长）
Gajirō Satō
as 源公
Chishū Ryū
as 御前样
Hidetaka Yoshioka
as 满男
Jun Miho
as 明美
Tatsuo Matsumura
as 教授
Key crew
Directed by Yoji Yamada, written by Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama and Yoji Yamada.
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Tora-san, the Go-Between Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 4 ratings.
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Tora-san, the Go-Between – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tora-san, the Go-Between online?
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Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tora-san, the Go-Between?
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The main cast of Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985) includes Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Mitsuru Hirata, Masami Shimojō and Chieko Misaki. The film was directed by Yoji Yamada. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tora-san, the Go-Between released?
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Tora-san, the Go-Between was released on August 3, 1985 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Tora-san, the Go-Between worth watching?
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Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.