Movie

I Want to Be a Shellfish

★ 10.0(3)19591h 53m

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Good to know

Director: Shinobu Hashimoto
Release date: 1959-04-12
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

About I Want to Be a Shellfish

I Want to Be a Shellfish is a 1959 movie, directed by Shinobu Hashimoto, starring Frankie Sakai, Michiyo Aratama and Kumi Mizuno. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Want to Be a Shellfish in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On a post-war peaceful day in Japan, Toyomatsu Shimizu, a barber as well as a good father and husband, is suddenly arrested by the Prefectural Police as a war criminal and sued for murder.

Cast

Frankie Sakai

Tomimatsu Shimizu

Michiyo Aratama

Fusae Shimizu

Kumi Mizuno

Toshiko

Daisuke Katō

Takeuchi

Susumu Fujita

General Yano

Chishū Ryū

Komiya

Tadao Nakamaru

Saburô Ônishi

Kōji Nanbara

Takeo Oikawa

Kamatari Fujiwara

Yoshio Inaba

Asao Koike

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Want to Be a Shellfish in Australia?+

I Want to Be a Shellfish is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Want to Be a Shellfish on Netflix?+

I Want to Be a Shellfish is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is I Want to Be a Shellfish?+

I Want to Be a Shellfish has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in I Want to Be a Shellfish?+

I Want to Be a Shellfish stars Frankie Sakai, Michiyo Aratama, Kumi Mizuno, Daisuke Katō and Susumu Fujita.

When did I Want to Be a Shellfish come out?+

I Want to Be a Shellfish is a 1959 movie directed by Shinobu Hashimoto.

Who directed I Want to Be a Shellfish?+

I Want to Be a Shellfish was directed by Shinobu Hashimoto.