
An early Tōhō salaryman musical.
Directed by Toshio Ōtani, Harikiri Boy leans on a strong ensemble — Roppa Furukawa, Aiko Mimasu, Kamatari Fujiwara — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1937.
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A cursed dancer and a blind musician — both ostracized by society — become business partners and inseparable friends as their larger-than-life concerts propel them to stardom in 14th century Japan.
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