Hungry Soul
Originally released in 1956. Hungry Soul is a drama/romance film. directed by Yūzō Kawashima. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tatsuya Mihashi, Yōko Minamida, and Yukiko Todoroki
Synopsis
Reiko, who tolerates abuse in her marriage to a man 23 years her senior, is friends with Mayumi, a beautiful widow. Reiko meets her husband’s business rival, a young, capable businessman, and falls for him. Meanwhile, Mayumi enters into a relationship with Shimotsuma, a friend of her late husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tatsuya Mihashi
as Retsuto Tachibana
Yōko Minamida
as Reiko Shiba
Yukiko Todoroki
as Mayumi Ogouchi
Shirō Ōsaka
as Masaharu Shimotsuma
Nobuo Kaneko
as Reiji Ajioka
Isamu Kosugi
as Naokichi Shiba
Yumi Takano
as Michiyo Ajioka
Miyuki Kuwano
as Shouko Ajioka
Akira Kobayashi
as Akira Ogouchi
Setsuko Kato
as Iseko Ogouchi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hungry Soul about?
Reiko, who tolerates abuse in her marriage to a man 23 years her senior, is friends with Mayumi, a beautiful widow. Reiko meets her husband’s business rival, a young, capable businessman, and fal...
Who directed Hungry Soul?
Hungry Soul was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
How long is Hungry Soul?
Hungry Soul has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Hungry Soul released?
Hungry Soul was released on October 31, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hungry Soul?
The main cast of Hungry Soul includes Tatsuya Mihashi, Yōko Minamida, Yukiko Todoroki, Shirō Ōsaka, Nobuo Kaneko.