Zangiku monogatari (1956)
Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.
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Stars:
- Koji Shima
Writing:
- Yoshikata Yoda
- Shôfû Muramatsu
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Release Date: 1956-04-23
7.0/10
7.0/10
- Country: JP
- Language: 日本語
Kikunosuke
Otoku
Otsuru
Sato
Omoto
Sudayû Sakae
Kan'ya Morita
Matsusuke Onoe
Yoneko
Kofumi
Fukusuke Nakamura
Shikan Nakamura
Kikugorô V
Tamizô Onoe
Doctor
Owner of Asahiza
