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There Was a Father (1982)

Japanese drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu

Film facts

Runtime
1h 34m 94 min
Released
November 1982
Language
Japanese

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

There Was a Father has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 min). The Japanese film released in November 1982. It is directed by Yasujirō Ozu and stars Mitsuko Mito, Chishū Ryū and Shin Saburi.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Yūharu Atsuta
Written by
Yasujirō Ozu
Distribution
Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Set in
Tokyo
Country
Japan

Release and where to watch

In theatres
November 1982
First shown
1 April 1942 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of There Was a Father?

There Was a Father has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes, or 94 min.

When did There Was a Father release?

There Was a Father released in November 1982.

Who directed There Was a Father?

There Was a Father is directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

Who is in the cast of There Was a Father?

The cast of There Was a Father includes Mitsuko Mito, Chishū Ryū and Shin Saburi.

Where can I watch There Was a Father online?

There Was a Father streams on Netflix.

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