Bonchi
Originally released in 1960. Bonchi is a comedy/drama film. directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Ayako Wakao, and Fubuki Koshiji
Synopsis
Kikuji is the scion of an Osaka merchant family whose traditional power is matrilineal. Instructed by his overbearing mother and grandmother to give them an heiress for the family business, he stands by helplessly as his wife is thrown out of the house for producing a son. Driven to a life of dissipation - his mistresses also fail to produce daughters - in the end he is just too tired to care.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonchi about?
Kikuji is the scion of an Osaka merchant family whose traditional power is matrilineal. Instructed by his overbearing mother and grandmother to give them an heiress for the family business, he stan...
Who directed Bonchi?
Bonchi was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
How long is Bonchi?
Bonchi has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Bonchi released?
Bonchi was released on April 14, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bonchi?
The main cast of Bonchi includes Raizō Ichikawa, Ayako Wakao, Fubuki Koshiji, Mitsuko Kusabue, Tamao Nakamura.