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Sad Whistling

Original title: Kanashiki kuchibue
  • 1949
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  • Director
    • Miyoji Ieki
  • Writers
    • Toshio Shiina
    • Toshihiko Takeda
  • Stars
    • Yasumi Hara
    • Mieko Ishii
    • Takashi Kanda
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    6.4/10
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    • Director
      • Miyoji Ieki
    • Writers
      • Toshio Shiina
      • Toshihiko Takeda
    • Stars
      • Yasumi Hara
      • Mieko Ishii
      • Takashi Kanda
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Yasumi Hara
    • Kenzo Tanaka
    Mieko Ishii
    Takashi Kanda
    Takashi Kanda
    • Yamaguchi
    Hibari Misora
    • Mitsuko Tanaka
    Mitsuyo Mizushima
    Ichirô Shimizu
    Ichirô Sugai
    Ichirô Sugai
    Shin Tokudaiji
    • Yoshimura
    Keiko Tsushima
    Keiko Tsushima
    Yoshindo Yamaji
    • Yasuda
    Shirô Ôsaka
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    • Director
      • Miyoji Ieki
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      • Toshio Shiina
      • Toshihiko Takeda
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    • Release date
      • October 19, 1949 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 悲しき口笛
    • Production company
      • Shochiku Ofuna
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    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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