Joke with a Sorrowful Heart(1985)
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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart Synopsis
This is a sad and beautiful story about a father who is a popular comedian and a son who suffered by an incurable disease.
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart (1985) is a family and drama film directed by Masaharu Segawa, released on April 26, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Kie Nakai, Naoko Ohtani and Saburo Ishikura. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Masaharu Segawa
- Writers:
- Takeshi Yoshida
- Cinematographer:
- Noritaka Sakamoto
- Composer:
- Taku Izumi
- Production:
- Shochiku-Fuji Company
- Status:
- Released
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Hiroshi Igarashi
Kie Nakai
as Yuko Komiya
Naoko Ohtani
as Mie Akino
Saburo Ishikura
as Rokusuke Sagawa
- Taichiro Kawabe
Taichiro Kawabe
as Ken Igarashi
Midori Kiuchi
as Riyoko
Paul Maki
as Comedian
Kin Sugai
as Primary School Teacher
Hiromitsu Suzuki
as Host of a Quiz Show
Midori Utsumi
as Hostess of a Quiz Show
Shingo Yanagisawa
as Zenpei Tani
Key crew
Directed by Masaharu Segawa, written by Takeshi Yoshida.
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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joke with a Sorrowful Heart online?
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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart (1985) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Joke with a Sorrowful Heart?
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The main cast of Joke with a Sorrowful Heart (1985) includes Takeshi Kitano, Kie Nakai, Naoko Ohtani, Saburo Ishikura and Taichiro Kawabe. The film was directed by Masaharu Segawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joke with a Sorrowful Heart released?
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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart was released on April 26, 1985 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Joke with a Sorrowful Heart worth watching?
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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart (1985) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.