Eijanaika(1981)
ええじゃないか
Eijanaika Synopsis
The film depicts carnivalesque atmosphere summed up by the cry "Ei ja nai ka" ("Why not?") in Japan in 1867 and 1868 in the days leading to the Meiji Restoration. It examines the effects of the political and social upheaval of the time, and culminates in a revelrous march on the Tokyo Imperial Palace, which turns into a massacre. Characteristically, Imamura focuses not on the leaders of the country, but on characters in the lower classes and on the fringes of society.
Eijanaika (1981) is a drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura, released on January 8, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 31m. It stars Shigeru Izumiya, Kaori Momoi, Masao Kusakari and Ken Ogata. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Shōhei Imamura
- Writers:
- Ken Miyamoto, Shōhei Imamura
- Producers:
- Shōhei Imamura, Shoichi Ozawa, Jirô Tomoda
- Cinematographer:
- Shinsaku Himeda
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Imamura Productions, Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Eijanaika (1981) Trailer
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Eijanaika Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shigeru Izumiya
as Genji
Kaori Momoi
as Ine
Masao Kusakari
as Itoman
Ken Ogata
as Furukawa
Norihei Miki
as Masuya
Junzaburō Ban
as Toramatsu
Mitsuko Baisho
as Oko
Shigeru Tsuyuguchi
as Kinzo
Аko
as Oyoshi
Shōhei Hino
as Magoshichi
Shino Ikenami
as Yoshino
Etsuko Ikuta
as Nui
Key crew
Directed by Shōhei Imamura, written by Ken Miyamoto and Shōhei Imamura, produced by Shōhei Imamura, Shoichi Ozawa and Jirô Tomoda.
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Eijanaika Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 18 ratings.
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Eijanaika – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eijanaika online?
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Eijanaika (1981) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Eijanaika?
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The main cast of Eijanaika (1981) includes Shigeru Izumiya, Kaori Momoi, Masao Kusakari, Ken Ogata and Norihei Miki. The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eijanaika released?
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Eijanaika was released on January 8, 1981 and runs for 2h 31m.
Is Eijanaika worth watching?
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Eijanaika (1981) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 18 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 Eijanaika?
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Yes. The official Eijanaika trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.