Movie

The Balloon

★ 6.3(10)19561h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Yūzō Kawashima
Release date: 1956-02-19
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Nikkatsu Corporation

About The Balloon

The Balloon is a 1956 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yūzō Kawashima, starring Masayuki Mori, Tatsuya Mihashi and Mie Kitahara. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Balloon in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When Murakami’s daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.

Cast

Masayuki Mori

Haruki Murakami

Tatsuya Mihashi

Keikichi Murakami

Mie Kitahara

Mikiko Mikihara

Sachiko Hidari

Ruiko Aso

Izumi Ashikawa

Tamako Murakami

Michiyo Aratama

Kumiko Yamana

Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi

Masataka Tsuzuki

Shinsuke Maki

Tatsujirô Aso

Shirō Amakusa

Yamaguchi, Photo Shop Owner

Michisaburō Segawa

Shôta Nishimura

Yumi Takano

Fusako Murakami

Fudeko Tanaka

Shôta's Wife

Themes & keywords

businessmannightclubpost war japanjiro osaragi

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Balloon in Mexico?+

The Balloon is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Balloon on Netflix?+

The Balloon is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Balloon?+

The Balloon has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Balloon?+

The Balloon stars Masayuki Mori, Tatsuya Mihashi, Mie Kitahara, Sachiko Hidari and Izumi Ashikawa.

When did The Balloon come out?+

The Balloon is a 1956 movie directed by Yūzō Kawashima.

What genre is The Balloon?+

The Balloon is Drama film.

Who directed The Balloon?+

The Balloon was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.