A Comedy: The University Around the Corner (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, A Comedy: The University Around the Corner is a comedy film directed by Kōzō Saeki, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. #13 in the Ekimae series of films. Set at Todai University, Professor Sakai (played by Frankie Sakai) mentors a group of university hopefuls. Cut to 25 years later, the students have each settled into their careers and cross paths with Professor Sakai's son, a P.E. teacher (also played by Sakai).
Who’s in it. A Comedy: The University Around the Corner stars Frankie Sakai as Professor Sakai / Mr. Sakai, Hisaya Morishige as Morita Tokunosuke, Junzaburō Ban as Banno Magosaku and Norihei Miki as Mitsui Sanpei, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Comedy: The University Around the Corner page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Comedy: The University Around the Corner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch A Comedy: The University Around the Corner (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Comedy: The University Around the Corner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Comedy: The University Around the Corner?
- A Comedy: The University Around the Corner stars Frankie Sakai, Hisaya Morishige, Junzaburō Ban, Norihei Miki and Chikage Awashima.
- When was A Comedy: The University Around the Corner released?
- A Comedy: The University Around the Corner was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.