The Izu Dancer
1967, Japanese. Directed by Hideo Onchi.
Kawasaki, a high school student from Ichiko, walks along a mountain path toward Amagi and encounters a troupe of traveling performers. He becomes captivated by Kaoru, a black-haired dancer carrying a drum on her back. Deciding to travel with the troupe to Shimoda, Kawasaki finds that Kaoru also harbors a tender affection for him.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 25 February 1967
- Original title
- 伊豆の踊子
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Toshiro Ide
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What The Izu Dancer is based on
The Izu Dancer is based on The Dancing Girl of Izu (1926) by Yasunari Kawabata.
1926
The Dancing Girl of Izu
By Yasunari Kawabata
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How long is The Izu Dancer?
The Izu Dancer runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Izu Dancer on?
The Izu Dancer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 February 1967. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Izu Dancer?
If you liked The Izu Dancer, try Maria's Lovers, It Feels So Good, His Motorbike, Her Island.
Who directed The Izu Dancer?
The Izu Dancer (1967) was directed by Hideo Onchi and stars Toshio Kurosawa, Yōko Naitō, Tatsuyoshi Ehara.
What is The Izu Dancer based on?
The Izu Dancer is based on The Dancing Girl of Izu (1926) by Yasunari Kawabata.