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The Tower of Nanzenji aka Return to Manhood

1957·Movie
1h 16min
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Kept in the background

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

A revenge comedy directed by Torajiro Saito (Oedo's most Popular Man) from a script by Chao Fushimi (The Millionaire of a Night) and shot by Hiro Imai (Akado Suzunosuke (1957)). Starring Achako Hanabishi (Segedei Momoshiki Goten), Tamao Nakamura (Akado Suzunosuke (1957)), Seinen Hayashi (Nijunin no Kenka-jou) and Sumire Harukaze (Harukaze Sumire). Also Rumiko Komachi, Shunji Sakai, Yoshio Tabata and Mieko Suzuki.
Classic Japanese ComedyRevenge Farce1950s CinemaCharacter-Driven HumorLighthearted EntertainmentHistorical Setting (Implied)Slapstick & WitEnsemble Cast ComedyVintage Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Torajirō Saitō
Written by:
Akira Fushimi
Composed by:
Atsumasa Nakabayashi

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Is The Tower of Nanzenji aka Return to Manhood worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Tower of Nanzenji aka Return to Manhood?

1 h 16 min

The Tower of Nanzenji aka Return to Manhood runs 1 h 16 min.

What language is The Tower of Nanzenji aka Return to Manhood in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.