Tora-san, the Intellectual

1975 | 100 minutes | 7.7 ★ (3)

Tora-san, the Intellectual
  • Overview

    Tora-san is inspired to pursue an education after a visit to the grave of a woman he met years ago. When he returns to Shibamata with the intent to study, he falls for Toraya's new tenant instead.

  • Release Date

    27 December 1975

  • DirectingYoji Yamada
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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