

Stage-Struck Tora-san
1978, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Tora-san leaves Shibamata once again after an argument with his family and finds himself at an inn where he meets Tomekichi, a young man who looks up to Tora-san.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 5 August 1978
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 寅次郎わが道をゆく
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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Tora-san's Forget Me Not
1973 · 8.4/10
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Tora-san Loves an Artist
1973 · 8.4/10
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Tora-san's Lovesick
1974 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san's Lullaby
1974 · 7.8/10
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Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again
1975 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san, the Intellectual
1975 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset
1976 · 8.8/10
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Tora-san's Pure Love
1976 · 9.2/10
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Tora-san Meets His Lordship
1977 · 8.8/10
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Tora-san Plays Cupid
1977 · 8.0/10
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Talk of the Town Tora-san
1978 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san, the Matchmaker
1979 · 8.7/10
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1979 · 8.2/10
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1980 · 8.3/10
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Stage-Struck Tora-san: quick answers
What should I watch before Stage-Struck Tora-san?
Watch Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976), Tora-san's Pure Love (1976), Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977), and Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Stage-Struck Tora-san?
Next in the series: Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978), Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979), and Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979).
Is Stage-Struck Tora-san worth watching?
Stage-Struck Tora-san doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Stage-Struck Tora-san?
Stage-Struck Tora-san runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Stage-Struck Tora-san have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Stage-Struck Tora-san. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Stage-Struck Tora-san parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Stage-Struck Tora-san yet.
Which OTT platform is Stage-Struck Tora-san on?
Stage-Struck Tora-san isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 August 1978. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Stage-Struck Tora-san?
If you liked Stage-Struck Tora-san, try Sextuplets, Psychic Kusuo, Detroit Metal City.
Who directed Stage-Struck Tora-san?
Stage-Struck Tora-san (1978) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Nana Kinomi.