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The Day of Youth (1960)

★ 8.0/10 88 min Drama Japan Japanese
Director: Toshio Masuda
Writer: Nobuo Yamada
Original Story: Shintarō Ishihara
Streaming: Not available

Description

At Tokyo Gakuen University, Takema, son of Tatsunosuke, chief of the Waku gang, is a freshman who wishes to prepare himself for a better life away from gang activities despite the wishes of his father who wants him to assist strengthen the gang against the Kawano group. Takema's classmate, Akiko, is the daughter of Eiko who operates a restaurant, and through her he obtains a lodging in the house of Shiu, a dancing mistress. The students enjoy their life, but most have their troubles. Sakamoto works as a laborer on the docks to help pay for his schooling, and Akiko worries over the relationship between her mother and Sakurai, a corrupt politician, suspected to be involved in graft over jet aircraft.

Top Cast

Yūjirō Ishihara
Yūjirō Ishihara
Mie Kitahara
Mie Kitahara
Izumi Ashikawa
Izumi Ashikawa
Chikako Miyagi
Chikako Miyagi
Reiko Sasamori
Reiko Sasamori
Shinsuke Ashida
Shinsuke Ashida
Keiji Itami
Akira Takahashi
Akira Takahashi

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