Railroad Man
Originally released in 1999. Railroad Man is a drama film. directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
Starring Ken Takakura, Ryoko Hirosue, and Hidetaka Yoshioka
Synopsis
A railway stationmaster at a dying end-of-the-line village in Hokkaido is haunted by memories of his dead wife and daughter. When the railroad line is scheduled to be closed, he is offered a job at a hotel, but he is emotionally unable to part with his career as a railroader. His life takes a turn when he meets a young woman with an interest in trains who resembles his daughter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 5, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (43 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ken Takakura
as Otomatsu Sato
Ryoko Hirosue
as Yukiko Sato
Hidetaka Yoshioka
as Hideo Sugiura
Masanobu Ando
as Toshiyuki Yoshioka
Ken Shimura
as Hajime Yoshioka
Shinobu Otake
as Shizue Sato
Tomoko Naraoka
as Mune Kato
Yoshiko Tanaka
as Akiko Sugiura
Nenji Kobayashi
as Senji Sugiura
Eiji BandΕ
as Mailman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Railroad Man about?
A railway stationmaster at a dying end-of-the-line village in Hokkaido is haunted by memories of his dead wife and daughter. When the railroad line is scheduled to be closed, he is offered a job at...
Who directed Railroad Man?
Railroad Man was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
How long is Railroad Man?
Railroad Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Railroad Man released?
Railroad Man was released on June 5, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Railroad Man?
The main cast of Railroad Man includes Ken Takakura, Ryoko Hirosue, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masanobu Ando, Ken Shimura.