The Orphan Brother
Originally released in 1961. The Orphan Brother is a history/animation film. directed by Taiji Yabushita. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yoshiko Sakuma, Isuzu Yamada, and Shigeko Arai
Synopsis
After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Yoshiko Sakuma
as Anju (voice)
Isuzu Yamada
as Yashio (voice)
Shigeko Arai
Harue Tone
as Kikuno (voice)
Kinya Kitaoji
Jo Mizuki
as Saburô, second son (voice)
Morio Kazama
as Young Zushiômaru (voice)
Jun Usami
as Judge Iwamoto (voice)
So Yamamura
as Fujiwara No Morozane (voice)
Mikijiro Hira
as Jirô, eldest son (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Orphan Brother about?
After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a ...
Who directed The Orphan Brother?
The Orphan Brother was directed by Taiji Yabushita.
How long is The Orphan Brother?
The Orphan Brother has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Orphan Brother released?
The Orphan Brother was released on July 19, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Orphan Brother?
The main cast of The Orphan Brother includes Yoshiko Sakuma, Isuzu Yamada, Shigeko Arai, Harue Tone, Kinya Kitaoji.