Good-for-Nothing
Originally released in 1960. Good-for-Nothing is a drama/crime film. directed by Yoshishige Yoshida. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Masahiko Tsugawa, Yūsuke Kawazu, and Hizuru Takachiho
Synopsis
Yoshida's first feature follows the lives of young students against a background of jazz, emptiness and boredom. The plot is fairly simple: a "good-for-nothing" from a poor background falls in love with the young secretary of his rich friend's father. The woman senses good in him and tries to lead him on the right path.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 5, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good-for-Nothing about?
Yoshida's first feature follows the lives of young students against a background of jazz, emptiness and boredom. The plot is fairly simple: a "good-for-nothing" from a poor background falls in love...
Who directed Good-for-Nothing?
Good-for-Nothing was directed by Yoshishige Yoshida.
How long is Good-for-Nothing?
Good-for-Nothing has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Good-for-Nothing released?
Good-for-Nothing was released on July 5, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Good-for-Nothing?
The main cast of Good-for-Nothing includes Masahiko Tsugawa, Yūsuke Kawazu, Hizuru Takachiho, Junichiro Yamashita, Yosuke Hayashi.