Humanity and Paper Balloons(1937)
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Humanity and Paper Balloons Synopsis
In a slum in Edo Japan, a ronin hopes that his deceased father's former master will hire him while a disgraced hairdresser attempts to regain his pride by kidnapping the daughter of a wealthy pawnbroker, who is set to be married.
Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937) is a drama and history film directed by Sadao Yamanaka, released on August 25, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Shizue Kawarazaki and Noboru Kiritachi. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Sadao Yamanaka
- Writers:
- Shintarō Mimura, Mokuami Kawatake
- Producers:
- Masanobu Takeyama
- Cinematographer:
- Akira Mimura
- Composer:
- Tadashi Ota
- Production:
- P.C.L. Eiga Seisaku-jo, Zenshinza Theatre Company
- Status:
- Released
Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937) Trailer
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Humanity and Paper Balloons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chōjūrō Kawarasaki
as Matajuro Unno
Kan'emon Nakamura
as Shinza
Shizue Kawarazaki
as Otaki
Noboru Kiritachi
as Okoma
- Sensho Ichikawa
Sensho Ichikawa
- Kō Mihashi
Kō Mihashi
- Tsuruzo Nakamura
Tsuruzo Nakamura
as Genko
- Sukezō Sukedakaya
Sukezō Sukedakaya
as Landlord
- Kikunojo Segawa
Kikunojo Segawa
as Chushichi
- Chōemon Bandō
Chōemon Bandō
as Yabushi
- Emitaro Ichikawa
Emitaro Ichikawa
as Yatagoro
- Takako Misaki
Takako Misaki
as Okuma
Key crew
Directed by Sadao Yamanaka, written by Shintarō Mimura and Mokuami Kawatake, produced by Masanobu Takeyama.
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Humanity and Paper Balloons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 55 ratings.
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Humanity and Paper Balloons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Humanity and Paper Balloons online?
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Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937) is available to stream on Philo, Criterion Channel, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Humanity and Paper Balloons?
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The main cast of Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937) includes Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Shizue Kawarazaki, Noboru Kiritachi and Sensho Ichikawa. The film was directed by Sadao Yamanaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Humanity and Paper Balloons released?
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Humanity and Paper Balloons was released on August 25, 1937 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Humanity and Paper Balloons worth watching?
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Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Humanity and Paper Balloons?
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Yes. The official Humanity and Paper Balloons trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.