Different Sons(1961)

7.0(1)1h 35mNovember 12, 1961

Synopsis

In the middle of the period of high economic growth in Japan, a family is thrown into disarray over work, money, and romance. Their father's sudden unemployment later in life causes friction among the siblings of the Akagi family. Kensuke, a salaryman at a top company, refuses to support his parents while his brother, Shoji, determines to care for them despite only working as a taxi driver. The concern over money affects Noriko's own love life as she courts a wealthy salaryman to the chagrin of her mechanic boyfriend.

Directed by Yasuki Chiba

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Cast

Yūzō Kayama

Shoji Akagi

Akira Takarada

Kensuke Akagi

Kamatari Fujiwara

Shinsaburo Akagi

Yōko Fujiyama

Noriko

Yūko Mochizuki

Mother

Yumi Shirakawa

Yoko

Mie Hama

Sachi

Takashi Shimura

Hisamitsu Ando

Noriko Sakabe

Chisako Hara

Masami Taura

Hiroshi Koizumi

Sachio Sakai

Yū Fujiki

Seiji Ikeda

Shirō Tsuchiya

Yutaka Sada

Junpei Natsuki

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When did Different Sons come out?+

Different Sons was released in 1961.

How long is Different Sons?+

Different Sons runs for 95 minutes (1 hour and 35 minutes).

Who directed Different Sons?+

Different Sons was directed by Yasuki Chiba.

Who stars in Different Sons?+

Different Sons stars Yūzō Kayama, Akira Takarada, Kamatari Fujiwara, Yōko Fujiyama and Yūko Mochizuki.

Different Sons(1961)

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