Talk of the Town Tora-san
1978, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
After a chance encounter with Hiroshi's father on a bus, Tora decides to get serious and reflect on the mortality of man. His plans are derailed when a beautiful lady starts working at Toraya.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 27 December 1978
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 噂の寅次郎
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada
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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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Stage-Struck Tora-san
1978 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san, the Matchmaker
1979 · 8.7/10
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Tora-san's Dream of Spring
1979 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san's Tropical Fever
1980 · 8.3/10
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Foster Daddy, Tora!
1980 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san's Love in Osaka
1981 · 9.0/10
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Tora-san's Promise
1981 · 8.7/10
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Talk of the Town Tora-san: quick answers
What should I watch before Talk of the Town Tora-san?
Watch Tora-san's Pure Love (1976), Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977), Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977), and Stage-Struck Tora-san (1978) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Talk of the Town Tora-san?
Next in the series: Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979), Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979), and Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980).
Is Talk of the Town Tora-san worth watching?
Talk of the Town Tora-san doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Talk of the Town Tora-san?
Talk of the Town Tora-san runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Talk of the Town Tora-san have a post-credits scene?
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Talk of the Town Tora-san parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Talk of the Town Tora-san on?
Talk of the Town Tora-san isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 December 1978. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Talk of the Town Tora-san?
If you liked Talk of the Town Tora-san, try Psychic Kusuo, Class Rank, Thunderstruck.
Who directed Talk of the Town Tora-san?
Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Masami Shimojō.