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19581h 43m7.2(41)

The Rickshaw Man

無法松の一生

DramaComedy
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1958-04-21
1h 43m
JA
Released
TOHO

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A poor rickshaw driver finds himself helping a young woman and her son after the woman's husband dies suddenly.

#widow#remake#rickshaw#father figure#social differences#drunkenness#feudal japan#unattainable desire#meiji period

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Where does The Rickshaw Man rank today?

The Rickshaw Man is #8440 on the Bowood.TV Daily Streaming Charts today.

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Stream The Rickshaw Man online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and comedy movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 1958, it's earned a solid 7.2/10 from 41 viewers worldwide.

About The Rickshaw Man

A poor rickshaw driver finds himself helping a young woman and her son after the woman's husband dies suddenly. Running 103 minutes.

The Rickshaw Man Cast and Characters

The cast features Toshirō Mifune (as Matsugorō Tomishima), Hideko Takamine (as Yoshiko Yoshioka), Hiroshi Akutagawa (as Capitaine Kotaro Yoshioka), Chōko Iida (as Otora), and Chishū Ryū (as Toyozo Yuki). Their performances are a major reason The Rickshaw Man has built such a passionate audience.

Where to Watch The Rickshaw Man Online

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Why People Are Watching The Rickshaw Man

The Rickshaw Man flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Rickshaw Man online for free?

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How long is The Rickshaw Man?

The Rickshaw Man runs for 103 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is The Rickshaw Man good? What's the rating?

The Rickshaw Man holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 41 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Rickshaw Man?

The main cast includes Toshirō Mifune, Hideko Takamine, Hiroshi Akutagawa, and Chōko Iida, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Rickshaw Man available in Japanese?

Yes — The Rickshaw Man was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Rickshaw Man released?

The Rickshaw Man was released in 1958.

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Where can I watch The Rickshaw Man for free?

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What is The Rickshaw Man about?

The Rickshaw Man is a Drama/Comedy film. A poor rickshaw driver finds himself helping a young woman and her son after the woman's husband dies suddenly.

When was The Rickshaw Man released?

The Rickshaw Man was released on April 21, 1958. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. The film was produced by TOHO.

Who stars in The Rickshaw Man?

The Rickshaw Man stars Toshirō Mifune, Hideko Takamine, Hiroshi Akutagawa and Chōko Iida. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Rickshaw Man available in HD?

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