Movie

Tokyo Sweetheart

★ 8.0(6)19521h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Yasuki Chiba
Release date: 1952-07-15
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

About Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart is a 1952 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Yasuki Chiba, starring Setsuko Hara, Toshirō Mifune and Yōko Sugi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tokyo Sweetheart in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Following the Second World War, the lives of various people in a poverty-stricken area of Tokyo are entertwined. Pachinko parlor girls, shoeshine boys, a maker of costume jewelry, and a streetcorner artist all struggle to make their livings and to find happiness in difficult surroundings.

Cast

Setsuko Hara

Yuki

Toshirō Mifune

Kurokawa

Yōko Sugi

Harumi

Hisaya Morishige

Akazawa

Murasaki Fujima

Konatsu

Hiroshi Koizumi

Shôtarô

Nijiko Kiyokawa

Tsuruko

Kazuo Masubuchi

Chûkichi

Chōko Iida

Matsuyo

Reikichi Kawamura

Yamamoto

Hisao Toake

Jewelry shop proprietor

Sadako Sawamura

Jewelry shop proprietress

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tokyo Sweetheart in United States?+

Tokyo Sweetheart is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Tokyo Sweetheart on Netflix?+

Tokyo Sweetheart is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Tokyo Sweetheart?+

Tokyo Sweetheart has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Tokyo Sweetheart?+

Tokyo Sweetheart stars Setsuko Hara, Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Sugi, Hisaya Morishige and Murasaki Fujima.

When did Tokyo Sweetheart come out?+

Tokyo Sweetheart is a 1952 movie directed by Yasuki Chiba.

What genre is Tokyo Sweetheart?+

Tokyo Sweetheart is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Tokyo Sweetheart?+

Tokyo Sweetheart was directed by Yasuki Chiba.