The Life of Chikuzan

A 1977 Japanese biographical film directed by Kaneto Shindo based on the life of shamisen player Takahashi Chikuzan.

Drama History

Ryūzō Hayashi

(Chikuzan Takahashi)

Nobuko Otowa

(Toyo, Mother)

Mitsuko Baisho

(Chikuzan's 2nd wife)

Dai Kanai

(Sadakichi, Father)

Hiroko Isayama

(Tomiko)

Hideo Kanze

(Tokura)

Atsuko Kawaguchi

(Otoki)

Takuzō Kawatani

(Senta)

Hōsei Komatsu

(Goto)

Akemi Negishi

(Tami)

Sumie Sasaki

(Maid)