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Zangiku monogatari

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  • Drama

Overview

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.

Keywords

  • kabuki

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 23, 1956
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
Japanese
Countries
Japan
Production
Daiei Film
Director
Kōji Shima
Cinematography
Shin'ichi Nagai
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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