“Go to the bicycle race between your sutras! Staring at the ticket, Namu Amida Butsu!”
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The Gambling Monk is a 1963 comedy film from director Shōgorō Nishimura, featuring Shoichi Ozawa, Aiko Ito and Yōko Minamida. It is 1 hour 39 minutes long and was released on October 13, 1963.
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One summer day, the chief monk of the Hojuin Temple dies. Harumichi rushes back to town hearing about his brother's death and requests for a grand funeral. He had been unwilling to take over the family business and had chosen a life as a middle school teacher far away from home, but considering the circumstances, he changes his mind. As the new chief of Hojuin, Harumichi scrambles around day after day for donations. He has kept strictly to the straight and narrow, until he passes a bicycle race track where the sounds of cheering fans induce him into a new way of life...
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When was The Gambling Monk released?
The Gambling Monk was released on October 13, 1963.
What is the runtime of The Gambling Monk?
The Gambling Monk has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who stars in The Gambling Monk?
The Gambling Monk stars Shoichi Ozawa, Aiko Ito, Yōko Minamida and Munenori Oyamada. The cast also includes Masaya Takahashi, Noriko Matsumoto, Toshio Takahara and Zenpei Saga.
Who directed The Gambling Monk?
The Gambling Monk was directed by Shōgorō Nishimura. The screenplay is credited to Nobuyuki Ōnishi and Shōhei Imamura.
What genre is The Gambling Monk?
The Gambling Monk is listed on TMDB as a comedy film.
What movies are similar to The Gambling Monk?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Gambling Monk include Fist Fight (2017), The Gumball Rally (1976), The Cannonball Run (1981), Driver's Ed (2026) and Fun with Dick and Jane (1977).
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