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The Yellow Handkerchief (1977): movie guide
The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) is a Comedy, Drama running about 109 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 43 votes. Notable cast includes Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1977-09-30
- Runtime: 109 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1977-09-30
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What is The Yellow Handkerchief about?
A convict, newly released from prison for murder, joins two strangers on a road trip through Hokkaido to visit his ex-wife, whom he hasn't seen in four years, knowing that if she puts a yellow handkerchief on the window, it would mean that she wants him back at home.
Cast highlights
The Yellow Handkerchief features Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi, Kiyoshi Atsumi, Hisao Dazai. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1977-09-30. Runtime: 109 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (43 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Yellow Handkerchief?
- The Yellow Handkerchief is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Yellow Handkerchief?
- The Yellow Handkerchief runs about 109 minutes.
- Who stars in The Yellow Handkerchief?
- Cast highlights include Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi, Kiyoshi Atsumi, Hisao Dazai.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Yellow Handkerchief?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Yellow Handkerchief?
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