Downtown(1957)
下町
Downtown Synopsis
A woman struggles to raise her young son on her own in postwar Japan, finding companionship with a kind laborer while still hoping for the return of her missing husband.
Downtown (1957) is a drama film directed by Yasuki Chiba, released on October 29, 1957 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Isuzu Yamada, Toshirō Mifune, Haruo Tanaka and Jun Tatara. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasuki Chiba
- Writers:
- Seiya Yoshida, Ryōzō Kasahara, Fumiko Hayashi
- Producers:
- Sanezumi Fujimoto
- Cinematographer:
- Rokurô Nishigaki
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Downtown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isuzu Yamada
as Riyo Yazawa
Toshirō Mifune
as Yoshio Tsuruishi
Haruo Tanaka
Jun Tatara
Keiko Awaji
Chieko Murata
- Masataka Kametani
Masataka Kametani
Tsuruko Mano
Ikio Sawamura
- Jirô Suzukawa
Jirô Suzukawa
- Toshiko Nakano
Toshiko Nakano
- Shirō Tsuchiya
Shirō Tsuchiya
Key crew
Directed by Yasuki Chiba, written by Seiya Yoshida, Ryōzō Kasahara and Fumiko Hayashi, produced by Sanezumi Fujimoto.
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Downtown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Downtown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Downtown online?
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Downtown (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Downtown?
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The main cast of Downtown (1957) includes Isuzu Yamada, Toshirō Mifune, Haruo Tanaka, Jun Tatara and Keiko Awaji. The film was directed by Yasuki Chiba. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Downtown released?
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Downtown was released on October 29, 1957 and runs for 57m.
Is Downtown worth watching?
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Downtown (1957) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.