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The Day of Youth (1960)

Movie ★ 8.0 88 min

Drama

At Tokyo Gakuen University, Takema, son of Tatsunosuke, chief of the Waku gang, is a freshman who wishes to prepare himself for a better life away from gang activities despite the wishes of his father who wants him to assist strengthen the gang against the Kawano group. Takema's classmate, Akiko, is the daughter of Eiko who operates a restaurant, and through her he obtains a lodging in the house of Shiu, a dancing mistress. The students enjoy their life, but most have their troubles. Sakamoto works as a laborer on the docks to help pay for his schooling, and Akiko worries over the relationship between her mother and Sakurai, a corrupt politician, suspected to be involved in graft over jet aircraft.

Nobuo Yamada Writer Toshio Masuda Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 29, 1960
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0359957
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Cast

Yūjirō Ishihara Yūjirō Ishihara Mie Kitahara Mie Kitahara Izumi Ashikawa Izumi Ashikawa Chikako Miyagi Chikako Miyagi Reiko Sasamori Reiko Sasamori Shinsuke Ashida Shinsuke Ashida Keiji Itami Akira Takahashi Akira Takahashi Shosei Muto Shosei Muto Yasukiyo Umeno Yasukiyo Umeno Hiroshi Kondō Hiroshi Kondō Yuji Odaka Yuji Odaka Shirō Ōsaka Shirō Ōsaka Kōjirō Kusanagi Kōjirō Kusanagi Shingo Ishioka Gō Kuroda Sanpei Mine Reiko Arai Reiko Arai

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Day of Youth about?
At Tokyo Gakuen University, Takema, son of Tatsunosuke, chief of the Waku gang, is a freshman who wishes to prepare himself for a better life away from gang activities despite the wishes of his father who wants him to assist strengthen the gang against the Kawano group. Takema's classmate, Akiko, is the daughter of Eiko who operates a restaurant, and through her he obtains a lodging in the house of Shiu, a dancing mistress. The students enjoy their life, but most have their troubles. Sakamoto works as a laborer on the docks to help pay for his schooling, and Akiko worries over the relationship between her mother and Sakurai, a corrupt politician, suspected to be involved in graft over jet aircraft.
Who directed The Day of Youth?
The Day of Youth was directed by Toshio Masuda.
Who stars in The Day of Youth?
The Day of Youth stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, Izumi Ashikawa, Chikako Miyagi.
When was The Day of Youth released?
The Day of Youth is a 1960 drama film.
Where can I watch The Day of Youth?
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