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A man who can't speak English tries to survive a wild road trip. Chaos ensues.
Watch(JP)

Eigo ni yowai otoko azuma wa azuma, nishi wa nishi (1962)

madcapunderdog energy60s Tokyo chaos

Overview

1962 Japanese movie

Flag of JPJPJapanese

Standout Aspects

Acting

Shoichi Ozawa's frantic physical comedy is pure gold

Direction

Sunohara keeps 74 minutes breathless and inventive

Best for:Friends: Drunk movie night with people who love physical comedy·Rewatch: Catch the rapid-fire gags you definitely missed
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Director

Masahisa Sunohara

ReleasedJun 24, 1962
Runtime1h 14m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Nikkatsu Corporation

Top Cast

Shoichi Ozawa

Shoichi Ozawa

Midori Tashiro

Midori Tashiro

Yoshinobu Kaneko

Yoshinobu Kaneko

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Arihiro Fujimura

Arihiro Fujimura

Sumiko Minami

Sumiko Minami

Katsumi Ishizaki

Katsumi Ishizaki

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Deep Dive

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Cultural

This film satirizes Japan's post-war obsession with English and Western modernity, turning linguistic anxiety into farce.

Trivia

Shoichi Ozawa was primarily a folk singer; this rare lead role showcased his surprising gift for physical comedy.

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