Joke with a Sorrowful Heart
1985, Japanese. Directed by Masaharu Segawa.
This is a sad and beautiful story about a father who is a popular comedian and a son who suffered by an incurable disease.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Masaharu SegawaDirector
- Takeshi KitanoHiroshi Igarashi
- Kie NakaiYuko Komiya
- Naoko OhtaniMie Akino
- Saburo IshikuraRokusuke Sagawa
- Taichiro KawabeKen Igarashi
- Midori KiuchiRiyoko
- Paul MakiComedian
- Kin SugaiPrimary School Teacher
- Hiromitsu SuzukiHost of a Quiz Show
- Midori UtsumiHostess of a Quiz Show
- Shingo YanagisawaZenpei Tani
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1985
- Original title
- 哀しい気分でジョーク
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takeshi Yoshida
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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart: quick answers
Is Joke with a Sorrowful Heart worth watching?
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How long is Joke with a Sorrowful Heart?
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Joke with a Sorrowful Heart have a post-credits scene?
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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Joke with a Sorrowful Heart on?
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1985. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Joke with a Sorrowful Heart?
If you liked Joke with a Sorrowful Heart, try I Believe, Flicka, Skater Girl.
Who directed Joke with a Sorrowful Heart?
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart (1985) was directed by Masaharu Segawa and stars Takeshi Kitano, Kie Nakai, Naoko Ohtani.