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Rating: 7.9/10 by 107 users

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939)

In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated by this, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully follows him.

Directing:
  • Kenji Mizoguchi
  • Masami Hanaoka
  • Tazuko Sakane
Writing:
  • Shôfû Muramatsu
  • Yoshikata Yoda
  • Matsutarō Kawaguchi
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Oct 13, 1939

Rating: 7.9/10 by 107 users

Alternative Title:
The Story Of The Last Chrysanthemum - US
The Story of the Late Chrysanthemums - US
Historia del último crisantemo - ES
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums - GB
Zangiku monogatari - JP
Erzählung von den späten Chrysanthemen - DE
마지막 국화 이야기 - KR
잔기쿠 이야기 - KR

Country:
Japan
Language:
日本語
Runtime: 02 hour 24 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: forbidden love, osaka, japan, tokyo, japan, kabuki, 19th century, adopted son, theatrical troupe

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