Giants and Toys

6.9/1019581h 35mReleased

ComedyDrama

Nishi is an advertising executive for a caramel company that is planning to launch a new product, in fierce competition with two other companies.

Released: Jun 22, 1958

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Hiroshi Kawaguchi

Yousuke Nishi

Hitomi Nozoe

Kyoko Shima

Yūnosuke Itō

Junji Harukawa

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