Movie

This Is Noriko

★ 10.0(1)19811h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Zenzō Matsuyama
Release date: 1981-09-12
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shibata Film Promotion

About This Is Noriko

This Is Noriko is a 1981 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Zenzō Matsuyama, starring Noriko Tsuji, Misako Watanabe and Fumie Kashiyama. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Is Noriko in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Fictionalized account of 20-year-old Noriko Tsuji, a real-life victim of a severe birth defect which afflicted 8,000 Japanese, children whose mothers took the sedative thalidomide during pregnancy. Tsuji has stunted flipper-like arms amputated at the behest of a father who deserted her soon after her birth. Nonetheless, the resourceful Noriko uses her feet to accomplish most of the tasks others would do with their hands.

Cast

Noriko Tsuji

Noriko Matsubara

Misako Watanabe

Harue Matsubara

Fumie Kashiyama

Hajime Izu

Mizuho Suzuki

Mayuko Wakamori

Noriko as a girl

Shozo Inagaki

Masami Shimojō

Mitsue Suzuki

Kan Mikami

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Hiroyuki Nagato

Harue's husband

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Is Noriko in Mexico?+

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

Is This Is Noriko on Netflix?+

This Is Noriko is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is This Is Noriko?+

This Is Noriko has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in This Is Noriko?+

This Is Noriko stars Noriko Tsuji, Misako Watanabe, Fumie Kashiyama, Hajime Izu and Mizuho Suzuki.

When did This Is Noriko come out?+

This Is Noriko is a 1981 movie directed by Zenzō Matsuyama.

What genre is This Is Noriko?+

This Is Noriko is Drama film.

Who directed This Is Noriko?+

This Is Noriko was directed by Zenzō Matsuyama.