Good-for-Nothing(1960)
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Good-for-Nothing Synopsis
Yoshida's first feature follows the lives of young students against a background of jazz, emptiness and boredom. The plot is fairly simple: a "good-for-nothing" from a poor background falls in love with the young secretary of his rich friend's father. The woman senses good in him and tries to lead him on the right path.
Good-for-Nothing (1960) is a drama and crime film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, released on July 5, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Masahiko Tsugawa, Yūsuke Kawazu, Hizuru Takachiho and Junichiro Yamashita. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoshishige Yoshida
- Writers:
- Yoshishige Yoshida
- Producers:
- Kaneo Imaizumi
- Cinematographer:
- Tōichirō Narushima
- Composer:
- Chūji Kinoshita
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Good-for-Nothing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masahiko Tsugawa
Yūsuke Kawazu
as Toshio Akiyama
Hizuru Takachiho
as Ikuko Makino
Junichiro Yamashita
as Morishita
- Yosuke Hayashi
Yosuke Hayashi
as Fujieda
Kakuko Chino
as Hisako Makino
Fumio Watanabe
Masao Mishima
as Kensaku Kitajima
Shōji Yasui
Hiromi Sakaki
Kei Satō
- Keizo Sasagawa
Keizo Sasagawa
Key crew
Directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, written by Yoshishige Yoshida, produced by Kaneo Imaizumi.
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Good-for-Nothing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 16 ratings.
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Good-for-Nothing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Good-for-Nothing online?
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Good-for-Nothing (1960) is available to stream on FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Good-for-Nothing?
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The main cast of Good-for-Nothing (1960) includes Masahiko Tsugawa, Yūsuke Kawazu, Hizuru Takachiho, Junichiro Yamashita and Yosuke Hayashi. The film was directed by Yoshishige Yoshida. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Good-for-Nothing released?
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Good-for-Nothing was released on July 5, 1960 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Good-for-Nothing worth watching?
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Good-for-Nothing (1960) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.