Movie

Tora-san's Promise

★ 8.7(3)19811h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Yoji Yamada
Release date: 1981-12-28
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku
Part of: Tora-san Series

About Tora-san's Promise

Tora-san's Promise is a 1981 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho and Mikiko Otonashi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tora-san's Promise in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tora-san returns to his family's home to attend an elementary school class reunion. After he embarrasses himself by getting drunk and insulting all his ex-classmates, he resumes his travels. In Kyushu he meets an outspoken 18-year-old girl who becomes enamored of Tora-san and follows him around. One of Tora-san's old friends is terminally ill and makes Tora-san promise him to marry his wife once he is gone.

Cast

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Torajiro Kuruma

Chieko Baisho

Sakura

Mikiko Otonashi

Mitsue

Masami Shimojō

Chieko Misaki

Gin Maeda

Hisao Dazai

Gajirō Satō

Hidetaka Yoshioka

Mitsuo

Hiroshi Inuzuka

Takehiko Maeda

Hachiro Azuma

Themes & keywords

widowclass reunion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tora-san's Promise in Canada?+

Tora-san's Promise is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Tora-san's Promise on Netflix?+

Tora-san's Promise is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Tora-san's Promise?+

Tora-san's Promise has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Tora-san's Promise?+

Tora-san's Promise stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Mikiko Otonashi, Masami Shimojō and Chieko Misaki.

When did Tora-san's Promise come out?+

Tora-san's Promise is a 1981 movie directed by Yoji Yamada.

What genre is Tora-san's Promise?+

Tora-san's Promise is Comedy film.

Who directed Tora-san's Promise?+

Tora-san's Promise was directed by Yoji Yamada.