A Kawachi Rascal's Song

A Kawachi Rascal's Song is a Japanese action comedy about Matsutaro Tokuda, a single taxi driver over the age of 30. Despite his lack of skill, Tokuda enjoys gambling, but his life changes when a woman falls in love with him.

Produced by the Toei Company, the film was directed by Buichi Saitō. Within his career, this was the 38th of 40 films he directed, following Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril from 1972 and preceding Toshishun from 1981. The screenplay was written by Ikuo Sekimoto and Jun Takada. The movie features a cast of 24 credited performers, led by Takuzō Kawatani in the role of Tokuda. Other starring roles include Koichi Iwaki as Chōji Tōyama, Junko Natsu as Hanako Kuramoto, Hideo Murota as Chūzaburō Sakai, Etsuko Nami as Kaoru Hayashida, and Mie Shimizu as Umeko Sugita. The film has a runtime of 89 minutes and was released on November 17, 1976.