Tora-san's Dream-Come-True

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Tora-san's Dream-Come-True

1972

1h 38m

8.3(7 votes)

Comedy

Overview

When Tora-san returns to visit his family, he is surprised to find an arrogant professor occupying his room. The professor and Tora-san become rivals for the affection of Chiyo.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Torajiro Kuruma

Chieko Baisho

Sakura

Kaoru Yachigusa

Chiyo

Tatsuo Matsumura

Tatsuzō

Chieko Misaki

Tsune

Taisaku Akino

Noboru

Gin Maeda

Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai

Umetaro

Gajirō Satō

Genko

Hayato Nakamura

Mitsuo

Creative team

Directed by: Yoji Yamada
Written by: Yoji Yamada
Yoshitaka Asama

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