The Kawakaze Guys
1963, Japanese. Directed by Mitsuo Wakasugi.
a modest family struck by hardship after a tragic event. The film explores the sacrifices of a brother and sister as they struggle with economic pressures and the trials of adolescence, while holding onto hope through family bonds and determination.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 14 April 1963
- Original title
- 川っ風野郎たち
- Country
- Japan
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The Kawakaze Guys runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The Kawakaze Guys isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 April 1963. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Kawakaze Guys?
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Who directed The Kawakaze Guys?
The Kawakaze Guys (1963) was directed by Mitsuo Wakasugi and stars Chieko Misaki, Ken Yamauchi, Masako Izumi.