I Want to Be a Shellfish
Originally released in 1959. I Want to Be a Shellfish is a feature film. directed by Shinobu Hashimoto.
Starring Frankie Sakai, Michiyo Aratama, and Kumi Mizuno
Synopsis
On a post-war peaceful day in Japan, Toyomatsu Shimizu, a barber as well as a good father and husband, is suddenly arrested by the Prefectural Police as a war criminal and sued for murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Want to Be a Shellfish about?
On a post-war peaceful day in Japan, Toyomatsu Shimizu, a barber as well as a good father and husband, is suddenly arrested by the Prefectural Police as a war criminal and sued for murder.
Who directed I Want to Be a Shellfish?
I Want to Be a Shellfish was directed by Shinobu Hashimoto.
How long is I Want to Be a Shellfish?
I Want to Be a Shellfish has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was I Want to Be a Shellfish released?
I Want to Be a Shellfish was released on April 12, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Want to Be a Shellfish?
The main cast of I Want to Be a Shellfish includes Frankie Sakai, Michiyo Aratama, Kumi Mizuno, Daisuke Katō, Susumu Fujita.