The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
Originally released in 1939. The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is a romance/drama film. directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. With a runtime of 2h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori, and Kōkichi Takada
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
2h 24m
144 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (124 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shōtarō Hanayagi
as Kikunosuke Onoue
Kakuko Mori
as Otoku
Kōkichi Takada
as Fukusuke Nakamura
Kinnosuke Takamatsu
as Matsusuke Onoue
Gonjurô Kawarazaki
as Kikugoro Onoue
Benkei Shiganoya
as Masseur Genshun
Kikuko Hanaoka
as Geisha Konaka
Nobuko Fushimi
as Geisha Eiryu
Ichiro Yuki
as Hotel lodger
Tokusaburo Arashi
as Shikan Nakamura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum about?
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...
Who directed The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
How long is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
When was The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum released?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was released on October 13, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The main cast of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum includes Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori, Kōkichi Takada, Kinnosuke Takamatsu, Gonjurô Kawarazaki.
Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum worth watching?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 124 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.