The College Hero
1958, Japanese. Directed by Shūe Matsubayashi.
Romantic melodrama about the loves and adventures of Kageyama (Takarada) and his fellow oarsmen at Meikyo University.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Shūe MatsubayashiDirector
- Akira TakaradaKatsumi Kageyama
- Izumi YukimuraHarumi Yada
- Ryō IkebeTatsuya Urano
- Reiko DanJunko Tsujii
- Akira KuboTeppei Taki
- Mina MitsuiYoko Taki
- Shun'ichi SegiMasato Uozumi
- Tatsuyoshi EharaSaburo Tsukuda
- Hiroshi TachikawaToranosuke Saigo
- Rumiko SasaTerumi Yada
- Mitsuko KusabueHisami Urano
- Fubuki KoshijiAkiko Kageyama
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1958
- Original title
- 大学の人気者
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Katsuya Susaki
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The College Hero: quick answers
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How long is The College Hero?
The College Hero runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The College Hero have a post-credits scene?
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The College Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The College Hero on?
The College Hero isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 1958. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The College Hero?
If you liked The College Hero, try His Motorbike, Her Island, Radiance, Time Is Up.
Who directed The College Hero?
The College Hero (1958) was directed by Shūe Matsubayashi and stars Akira Takarada, Izumi Yukimura, Ryō Ikebe.