The Rocking Horsemen

(1992)Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi135 minComedy
My dearest songs, please protect me!

It is 1965. High-school student Takeyoshi Fujiwara hears "Pipeline" by the Ventures, and is mesmerized by their unique sound. With three friends, he forms a band called "The Rocking Horsemen." A warm and comic glimpse into high-school and small-town life in Japan in the 60's.

Yasufumi Hayashias Takeyoshi Fujiwara
Tadanobu Asanoas Seiichi Shirai
Yoshiyuki Omorias Fujio Gohta
Tsumatoshi Nagahorias Takumi Okashita
Shinichiroh Satohas Shizuo Taniguchi
Ittoku Kishibeas Terauchi
Bengalas Takayuki Fujiwara
Kaori Mizushimaas Miki Shirai
Wakaba Irieas Shino Shirai
Isao Bitōas Seitaroh Shirai
Reiko Oimorias Yuriko Uchimura
Toshiki Ayataas Head Teacher
Toshie Negishias Kinue Fujiwara
Takeshi Kusakaas Johshin Goda
Yuriko Ishidaas Woman in White Dress
Hajime Izuas School Principal
Aki Kajiwaraas Kazuko Hashima
Ryo Amamiyaas Kazuo Tanaka
Sabu Kawaharaas Plant Manager
Kaori Takahashias Emiko Ishikawa
Kaori Kobayashias Teacher Momoko
TMTakehiko Maedaas Saburoh Hashima
Haruo Ogurias Michiko Takeda
Yasuko Ohisaas Teacher Usui