A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
August 21, 1976
Original Title:
嗚呼!!花の応援団
Alternate Titles:
Ah!! Hana no Oh-endan
Oh!! Flower Cheering Club
Â!! Hana no ôendan
Genres:
Comedy
Production Companies:
Nikkatsu Corporation
Production Countries:
Japan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 99
Life in the pep squad is all about harsh discipline. Seniors are "Gods", juniors are "Humans", sophomores are "Slaves" and freshmen are treated like "Trash". One sunny day, two freshmen are entrusted with the task to dry out the squadron's flag; the most cherished and symbolic item of the squad. When they accidentally burn a hole in the flag with a cigarette, they blame Aota. Aota attempts to take full responsibility by committing "harakiri", but changes his mind during the process – a deep stab to the stomach has inspired him with a better idea.
Art Direction:
Kazuo Yagyu
Assistant Director:
Yuzo Yamaguchi
Comic Book:
Dookuman
Director:
Chūsei Sone
Director of Photography:
Yoshihiro Yamazaki
Editor:
Shinji Yamada
Lighting Director:
Fumio Matsushita
Original Music Composer:
Cosmos Factory
Screenplay:
Yōzō Tanaka
Sound Recordist:
Fumio Hashimoto
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