Chikamatsu Monogatari(1954)
The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.
Synopsis
When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
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Cast
Kazuo Hasegawa
Mohei
Kyōko Kagawa
Osan
Eitarō Shindō
Ishun
Eitarō Ozawa
Sukeemon
Yōko Minamida
Otama
Haruo Tanaka
Gifuya Dôki
Chieko Naniwa
Okô
Ichirō Sugai
Gembei
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Isan
Hiroshi Mizuno
Kuroki
Hisao Toake
Morinokoji
Ikkei Tamaki
Jushiro Umegaki
Kimiko Tachibana
Umetatsu Akamatsu
Keiko Koyanagi
Okaya
Sayako Nakagami
Osono
Kanae Kobayashi
Otatsu
Shiro Miura
Worker
Nobuko Tanei
Young Girl
Chikamatsu Monogatari — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Chikamatsu Monogatari?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Plex, Plex Channel, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Chikamatsu Monogatari come out?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari was released in 1954.
How long is Chikamatsu Monogatari?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari runs for 102 minutes (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed Chikamatsu Monogatari?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Who stars in Chikamatsu Monogatari?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō, Eitarō Ozawa and Yōko Minamida.
Is Chikamatsu Monogatari worth watching?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari holds a 7.8/10 rating from 158 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and romance.
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