Friends (1964)
Today is a new day with hopes. A youth hymn that depicts a young truck driver growing up in love with a dream while being supported by his friends who are always close to him. A movie adaptation of a hit song by Kazuo Funaki.
Director:
Nozomu Yanase
Writers:
Kenji Yoshida, Takehiro Nakajima.
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Mitsuo Hamada as |
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Chieko Matsubara as |
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Kazuo Funaki as |
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Tatsuya Fuji as |
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Kayo Matsuo as |
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Masaaki Sakai as |
| Writing | Kenji Yoshida | Screenplay |
| Camera | Shigeyoshi Mine | Camera Department Manager |
| Writing | Takehiro Nakajima | Screenplay |
| Directing | Nozomu Yanase | Director |
| Art | Yoshinaga Yoko'o | Art Department Manager |
| Directing | Kigen Kinoshita | Assistant Director |