A Fishmonger's Tour

1963 1h 25m JA

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MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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The supply of sea bream to the fish market has decreased, and the price has increased to a whopping 1 ryo, and unable to face his customers openly anymore, Tasuke closes the shop and goes on a trip to celebrate the first wedding anniversary with his wife Onaka. Staying at the inn, Tasuke sees that dishes from magnificent sea bream are served here, which is very cheap. Tasuke goes to a fishing village and finds out here that a rich merchant is stopping the shipment of fish...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kinnosuke Nakamura
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Isao Yamagata
Misako Watanabe
Jerry Fujio
Mikijiro Hira
Bokuzen Hidari
Yoshio Inaba

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tadashi Sawashima
Writers: Tadashi Sawashima, Ichiro Yura, Yoshimi Nasu
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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63 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Part of the "Isshin Tasuke" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tadashi Sawashima, shot by Makoto Tsuboi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hikaru Hayashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Kinnosuke Nakamura and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata and Isao Yamagata carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0201821 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tadashi Sawashima directs. Makoto Tsuboi behind the camera. Hikaru Hayashi scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
263 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Part of the "Isshin Tasuke" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Tadashi Sawashima, shot by Makoto Tsuboi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Hikaru Hayashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Kinnosuke Nakamura and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata and Isao Yamagata carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0201821 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Makoto Tsuboi
Original score: Hikaru Hayashi
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: A Fishmonger's Tour (1963)

Part of

Isshin Tasuke

The Isshin Tasuke films starring Kinnosuke Nakamura are a series of period dramas set in the Edo period of Japan. Nakamura portrays the titular character, Isshin Tasuke, a legendary figure known for his bravery, sense of justice, and deep connection to the common people. Tasuke is often depicted as a fishmonger with a strong moral compass who helps the downtrodden while getting involved in various conflicts and adventures. The films blend action, drama, and historical intrigue, highlighting themes of loyalty, justice, and friendship, with Nakamura delivering a charismatic performance in the lead role.