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The Rickshaw Man

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Matsugoro (Toshiro Mifune), a Japanese rickshaw driver, is hired by a couple to take their son, Toshio, back and forth to doctor appointments. The impoverished rickshaw driver builds a relationship with the family, but, when tragedy strikes, he must undertake a new role. After Toshio's father (Hiroshi Akutagawa) dies, Matsugoro helps Toshio and his mother, Yoshiko (Hideko Takamine), survive the difficult time. But he develops feelings for the widow despite their differing social positions.

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Ian Kane Epoch Times 05/01/2024
4/5
“The Rickshaw Man” is an emotionally charged film that gradually captivates viewers and maintains its intensity until its bittersweet conclusion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Virgo V @vision 6d Rickshaw Man (The Life of Wild Matsu), also released as Muhomatsu, the Rickshaw Man or The Rikisha-Man, is a 1958 color Japanese film. It is a remake of the directors own 1943 film. It tells the story of Matsugoro, a rickshaw man, who becomes a surrogate father to the child of a recently widowed woman. It was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki. It was written by Hiroshi and Mansaku Itami and Shunsaku Iwashita. It was produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka. It stars Toshiro Mifune and Hideko Takamine. Vision praised the film's blend of comedy, realism, sentimentalism, as well as experimental elements like camera pans and fireworks. Matsugoro was an idealized model of manhood despite his intense masculinity. A good role model for the time. Four fries for direction, performances, production and story. Some people think of it as a mashed potato; a bad remake, but I would reinstate it as a Julienne; a classic potato. A golden potato! In Japan, most likely a Daigaku-imo. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Hiroshi Inagaki

Director

Toshiro Mifune

Matsugoro

Hideko Takamine

Yoshiko Yoshioka

Hiroshi Akutagawa

Capt. Kotaro Yoshioka

Chishu Ryu

Shigezo Yuki

Choko Iida

Otora
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Synopsis Matsugoro (Toshiro Mifune), a Japanese rickshaw driver, is hired by a couple to take their son, Toshio, back and forth to doctor appointments. The impoverished rickshaw driver builds a relationship with the family, but, when tragedy strikes, he must undertake a new role. After Toshio's father (Hiroshi Akutagawa) dies, Matsugoro helps Toshio and his mother, Yoshiko (Hideko Takamine), survive the difficult time. But he develops feelings for the widow despite their differing social positions.
Director
Hiroshi Inagaki
Producer
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Screenwriter
Hiroshi Inagaki, Mansaku Itami
Production Co
Toho Company
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
May 3, 1960, Original
Runtime
1h 38m