Two young Japanese schoolboys, one skinny and poor, one fat and well-to-do, become unlikely friends.
Director:
Writers:
Reviews:
Photos and Videos
Cast
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 |
Yoshiro Kataoka | ... |
Oyama
|
| Tomoko Naraoka |
|
||
|
|
Shunkoku Sha | ... |
Komatsu
|
| Masami Shimojô |
|
||
|
|
Yumi Takano |
|
|
|
|
Yoshio Ômori |
|
|
Directed by
| Jûkichi Uno | ... | (as N. Terao) |
Written by
| Mitsuo Wakasugi | ... | () (as M. Wakasugi) |
| Seiya Yoshida | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Nobuo Terao | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Kan Inoue | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mitsuo Wakasugi | ... | assistant director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF) (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- CBS (1967) (United States) (tv) (network premiere)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A poignant children's film about Oyama, a new kid in school, who is teased for being fat until Komatsu shows him that he has to believe in himself. Komatsu's attempt to help Oyama master the rope climb in gym class is particularly memorable. Quite popular in the United States due to repeated showings on The CBS Children's Film Festival in the 1960s and 70s. Written by kfo@ultinet.net |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix |
Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Remade as Chibideka monogatari (1978). See more » |