裸の大将放浪記 (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, 裸の大将放浪記 is a drama film directed by Tengo Yamada, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Film version of the popular TV drama based on the life of painter Kiyoshi Yamashita. Sent to an institution for mentally handicapped children by his parents, he began creating artworks using torn strips of paper. After running away to avoid army conscription, he began his wanderings around Japan, encountering many scenes which he would recreate as torn paper art from his amazing photographic memory. He was known as the Japanese Van Gogh, and the series depicted his many encounters with both people and places on his journeys.
Who’s in it. 裸の大将放浪記 stars Gannosuke Ashiya as Kiyoshi Yamashita, Jun Negami, Takashi Yamaguchi and Midori Isomura, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 裸の大将放浪記 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 裸の大将放浪記 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch 裸の大将放浪記 (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 裸の大将放浪記 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in 裸の大将放浪記?
- 裸の大将放浪記 stars Gannosuke Ashiya, Jun Negami, Takashi Yamaguchi, Midori Isomura and Akemi Negishi.
- When was 裸の大将放浪記 released?
- 裸の大将放浪記 was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.