The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
A colourful study of theatrical life. Two acting troupes vie for the Kyoto market during the Genroku Era. Tojuro, an extremely popular actor, feels the limits to his acting when he sees his rival troupe put on a new type of play featuring its star, Nakamura. He has the famous Chikamatsu write a new play but cannot get used to the character he is to play in it.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Kajirō YamamotoDirector
- Shintarō MimuraScreenplay
Cast
- Kazuo HasegawaSakata Tojuro
- Takako IrieCast
- Kamatari FujiwaraCast
- Osamu TakizawaCast
- Hideko TakamineCast