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A Straightforward Boy (1929) | Criteria

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A Straightforward Boy

突貫小僧

Japan • Japanese • 1929

Director

Crime Comedy Shorts Silent

Synopsis

A kidnapped boy proves to be more than his abductor can handle.

Synopsis

A kidnapped boy proves to be more than his abductor can handle.

Credits

Crew

DirectorYasujirō Ozu

WriterTadao Ikeda

CinematographerHiroshi Nomura

Cast

Tatsuo Saitōas Bunkichi

Tomio Aokias Tetsubo

Takeshi Sakamotoas Boss Gontora