Hippo Director's Zoo Diary (1981)
Aging zoo keeper Nishiyama Toshio acquires two young trainees: short-tempered former chef Takeshi Ishizawa and gentle vet Ichiro Hasegawa. Both are surprised by the difficulties they face in a deceptively easy job but persevere through troubles such as an escaped pelican, a dying camel, and the birth of a hippo.
Director:
Masayuki Akehi
Writer:
Ryuzo Nakanishi
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Fuyumi Shiraishi as マサル(動物好きの少年) |
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Eiko Masuyama as マサルの母 |
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Nagai Ichirou as 上野動物園園長 |
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Joji Yanami as 大久保 |
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Mugihito as 太田 |
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Noriko Tsukase as 女性飼育係 |
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Masaharu Sato as 河原 |
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Hiroshi Otake as 石沢猛(新人飼育係,元コック) |
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Hajime Hana as 西山登志雄(主人公) |
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Yoku Shioya as 長谷川一郎(新人飼育係,元獣医志望) |
| Directing | Masayuki Akehi | Director |
| Sound | Nozomi Aoki | Music |
| Writing | Ryuzo Nakanishi | Screenplay |
