Tokyo Omnibus (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Tokyo Omnibus is a notable film directed by Yoshiaki Banshō, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The story tells of Tsuchiya, a university professor and a widower who is in love with a widow who runs a small restaurant, and his son is in love with a runaway girl who turns out to be the leader of a religious sect. Kusano is the henpecked proprietor of a rice biscuit shop who dreams of owning a bird and dog shop and his daughter is in love with a boarder, employed by the private detective agency searching for the runaway girl. The agency head has his own dream of arranging thirty marriages and has already accomplished twenty-seven. Tatsumi is a newspaper reporter who dreams of a big scoop to enable him to marry a girl TV producer and his friend a mountain climbing enthusiast who dreams of joining a Himalayan expedition but is opposed by his wife. His love of the mountains is shared by a boarder in their home and by a fishmonger's son.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Omnibus stars Teiji Takahashi, Minoru Oki, Keiji Sada and Toyozô Yamamoto, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Omnibus page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Omnibus (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokyo Omnibus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tokyo Omnibus?
- Tokyo Omnibus stars Teiji Takahashi, Minoru Oki, Keiji Sada, Toyozô Yamamoto and Shinichirô Mikami.
- When was Tokyo Omnibus released?
- Tokyo Omnibus was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.