Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954)
The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.
When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves falling for one another.
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: November 23, 1954
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
Screenplay
- Yoshikata Yoda (Screenplay)
- Matsutarō Kawaguchi (Screenplay)
- Monzaemon Chikamatsu (Theatre Play)
Music: Fumio Hayasaka, Tamezô Mochizuki
Cinematography: Kazuo Miyagawa
Editing: Kanji Suganuma
Production: Daiei Film
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage
Keywords
japan, escape, suicide attempt, lover, love, extramarital affair, bankruptcy, kyoto, japan, locked in, jidaigeki, social class, 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chikamatsu Monogatari about?
- When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves falling for one another.
- 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, Yōko Minamida, Haruo Tanaka.
- How long is Chikamatsu Monogatari?
- Chikamatsu Monogatari has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Chikamatsu Monogatari?
- Chikamatsu Monogatari is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Chikamatsu Monogatari produced?
- Chikamatsu Monogatari was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Chikamatsu Monogatari?
- The themes of Chikamatsu Monogatari include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.