花笠太鼓 (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, 花笠太鼓 is a notable film.
What it’s about. In early summer in Edo, Sanshirō, known for his beautiful singing, is a devoted son living in a tenement with his blind mother Okura. He works as a delivery boy for the caterer "Yaoyorozu." His brother, Chōjirō, who disliked being a plasterer, ran away from home and became a subordinate of the yakuza Yamashita no Gonsuke. On a delivery, Sanshirō catches a vagrant child, Erippē, stealing a flower hairpin from Ochiyo, the daughter of the wealthy merchant Narumiyaya Bunzaimon. Impressed by Sanshirō's character, Bunzaimon considers him as a potential son-in-law for Ochiyo, who admires Sanshirō.
Who’s in it. 花笠太鼓 stars Shinji Takano as 石出帯刀 and Junzaburō Ban as 牢名主宗右衛門.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 花笠太鼓 page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 花笠太鼓 (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 花笠太鼓 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in 花笠太鼓?
- 花笠太鼓 stars Shinji Takano and Junzaburō Ban.
- When was 花笠太鼓 released?
- 花笠太鼓 was released in 1956.