Chorus of the Century--Patriotic March (1938)
A biographical film chronicling the life of composer Setoguchi Tōkichi (1868-1941) from his early days as a clarinetist in the Imperial Japanese Navy band to his later years when his music, in particular the famed “Warship March” (Gunkan kōshinkyoku), surged in popularity.
Director: Osamu Fushimizu
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Osamu Takizawa as Setoguchi Tōkichi |
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Yuriko Hanabusa as Mrs. Setoguchi |
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Hyo Kitazawa as eldest son |
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Ryo Sayama as second son |
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Yo Shiomi as conductor Takada |
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Kō Mihashi as Kimata |
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Kōji Kawamura as Tanabe |
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Kamatari Fujiwara as conductor Saitō |
| Directing | Osamu Fushimizu | Director |
| Production | Kazuo Takimura | Producer |