27 Dec 1956
Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō
A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.
I Was Born, But...
Two young brothers become the leaders of a gang of kids in their neighborhood. Ozu's charming film is a social satire that draws from the antics of childhood as well as the tragedy of maturity.
Top Billed Cast
斎藤達雄 Yoshi
青木富夫 Keiji
吉川満子 Haha
菅原秀雄 Ryoichi
坂本武 Juuyaku
Teruyo Hayami Fujin
加藤清一 Kodomo
小藤田正一 Delivery Boy
西村青児 Teacher
Zentaro Iijima Friend
Shôtarô Fujimatsu Friend
葉山正雄 Friend
Kuniyasu Hayashi Friend
Akio Nomura Friend
Teruaki Ishiwatari Friend
笠智衆 Home movie projectionist
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