A Town of Love and Hope(1959)
愛と希望の街
A Town of Love and Hope Synopsis
The lives of a teenager, his impoverished family, a wealthy young woman who buys a pigeon from him, and his caring teacher converge and consequently become more complicated.
A Town of Love and Hope (1959) is a drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, released on November 17, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Fumio Watanabe, Yuki Tominaga, Kakuko Chino and Yūko Mochizuki. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers:
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Kusuda
- Composer:
- Riichirō Manabe
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
A Town of Love and Hope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fumio Watanabe
as Yuji
- Yuki Tominaga
Yuki Tominaga
as Kyôko
Kakuko Chino
as Akiyama
Yūko Mochizuki
as Kuniko
Fujio Suga
as Kuhara
- Hiroshi Fujikawa
Hiroshi Fujikawa
as Masao
- Noboru Sakashita
Noboru Sakashita
as Taizô
- Toyoko Uryû
Toyoko Uryû
as Isako
- Yôji Doki
Yôji Doki
- Keiji Ueda
Keiji Ueda
Nobuo Takagi
- Hisashi Taki
Hisashi Taki
Key crew
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, written by Nagisa Ōshima.
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A Town of Love and Hope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 23 ratings.
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A Town of Love and Hope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Town of Love and Hope online?
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A Town of Love and Hope (1959) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Town of Love and Hope?
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The main cast of A Town of Love and Hope (1959) includes Fumio Watanabe, Yuki Tominaga, Kakuko Chino, Yūko Mochizuki and Fujio Suga. The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Town of Love and Hope released?
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A Town of Love and Hope was released on November 17, 1959 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is A Town of Love and Hope worth watching?
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A Town of Love and Hope (1959) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.