Fighting Cha Cha Girl (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1956, Fighting Cha Cha Girl is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Toshio Sugie, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. After winning a singing contest, Momoko leaves her rural village for Tokyo to pursue her dream. Misunderstandings, scams, and shifting ambitions lead her from aspiring street performer to jazz singer, culminating in her big debut on stage.
Who’s in it. Fighting Cha Cha Girl stars Chiemi Eri as Momoko Egawa, Hiroshi Koizumi as Shichihei Hayasugi, Akira Takarada as Hideyuki Tsutsumi and Kyōko Anzai as Kanako Hayasugi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Fighting Cha Cha Girl sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fighting Cha Cha Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fighting Cha Cha Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fighting Cha Cha Girl (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fighting Cha Cha Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fighting Cha Cha Girl worth watching?
- Fighting Cha Cha Girl holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fighting Cha Cha Girl?
- Fighting Cha Cha Girl stars Chiemi Eri, Hiroshi Koizumi, Akira Takarada, Kyōko Anzai and Momoko Kôchi.
- When was Fighting Cha Cha Girl released?
- Fighting Cha Cha Girl was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.