The Old Man of the Propeller

The Old Man of the Propeller

1939 · 78 min · Comedy, Drama

The Old Man of the Propeller can be seen as a comedic amalgam of “King Lear” and “Christmas Carol”. A neighborhood loan shark is hounded by his relatives expecting big inheritance. But he is not giving any favor to anyone. His only joy of life is to go on junk hunt in the neighborhood, collecting garbages and scraps and selling them to junkmen to make profit.

Directed by Kunio Watanabe · Written by Kenta Yamazaki

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