Fighting Elegy(1966)
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Fighting Elegy Synopsis
Kiroku boards with a Roman Catholic family and falls for the daughter Michiko. He ignores his feelings, joins a gang, gets in fights and, eventually, becomes involved with the radical Kita Ikki group.
Fighting Elegy (1966) is a comedy and drama film directed by Seijun Suzuki, released on November 9, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Hideki Takahashi, Yūsuke Kawazu, Takeshi Katō and Isao Tamagawa. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Seijun Suzuki
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō, Takashi Suzuki
- Producers:
- Kano Otsuka
- Cinematographer:
- Kenji Hagiwara
- Composer:
- Naozumi Yamamoto
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Fighting Elegy (1966) Trailer
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Fighting Elegy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hideki Takahashi
as Kiroku Nanbu
Yūsuke Kawazu
as Suppon "Turtle"
Takeshi Katō
Isao Tamagawa
as Principal
Kayo Matsuo
Junko Asano
as Michiko
- Keiichi Ishikawa
Keiichi Ishikawa
Akira Takahashi
Chikako Miyagi
as Yoshino Nanbu
Jun Hamamura
Asao Sano
- Kensuke Akashi
Kensuke Akashi
Key crew
Directed by Seijun Suzuki, written by Kaneto Shindō and Takashi Suzuki, produced by Kano Otsuka.
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Fighting Elegy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 39 ratings.
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Fighting Elegy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fighting Elegy online?
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Fighting Elegy (1966) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fighting Elegy?
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The main cast of Fighting Elegy (1966) includes Hideki Takahashi, Yūsuke Kawazu, Takeshi Katō, Isao Tamagawa and Kayo Matsuo. The film was directed by Seijun Suzuki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fighting Elegy released?
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Fighting Elegy was released on November 9, 1966 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Fighting Elegy worth watching?
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Fighting Elegy (1966) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fighting Elegy?
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Yes. The official Fighting Elegy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.