Fighting Cha Cha Girl(1956)
After winning a singing contest, Momoko leaves her rural village for Tokyo to pursue her dream. Misunderstandings, scams, and shifting ambitions lead her from aspiring street performer to jazz singer, culminating in her big debut on stage.
Movie: Fighting Cha Cha Girl
Top 10 Billed Cast
Momoko Egawa
Shichihei Hayasugi
Hideyuki Tsutsumi
Kanako Hayasugi
Hatsuko
Yasuji Matsushita
Ikuo Nakao
Iwasuke Egawa
Eizō (Torazō)
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After winning a singing contest, Momoko leaves her rural village for Tokyo to pursue her dream. Misunderstandings, scams, and shifting ambitions lead her from aspiring street performer to jazz singer, culminating in her big debut on stage.
Release Date
1956-05-24
Average
8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
日本語
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