An Actor's Revenge (1959)

An Actor's Revenge (1959) poster

Nakamura Yukinojo gains popularity in Edo's kabuki scene as a handsome onnagata (a male actor who plays female roles). But hidden behind the placid expression of his stage face is a deep grudge for the men responsible for dishonoring his parents' names and leading them to suicide when he was still a child. When he discovers that the mastermind behind those crimes has come to see him act onstage, he begins in earnest to plot his revenge. With the help of a renowned Robin Hood-like thief named Yamitaro, he makes out his first target: the daughter of the man who orchestrated his parents' demise.

Director: Masahiro Makino
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Seiichi Suzuki
Cinematography: Shigeto Miki
Editing: Shintarō Miyamoto
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

revenge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is An Actor's Revenge about?
Nakamura Yukinojo gains popularity in Edo's kabuki scene as a handsome onnagata (a male actor who plays female roles). But hidden behind the placid expression of his stage face is a deep grudge for the men responsible for dishonoring his parents' names and leading them to suicide when he was still a child. When he discovers that the mastermind behind those crimes has come to see him act onstage, he begins in earnest to plot his revenge. With the help of a renowned Robin Hood-like thief named Yamitaro, he makes out his first target: the daughter of the man who orchestrated his parents' demise.
Who directed An Actor's Revenge?
An Actor's Revenge was directed by Masahiro Makino.
Who stars in An Actor's Revenge?
An Actor's Revenge stars Hashizo Okawa, Chikage Awashima, Keiko Okawa, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Eitarō Shindō, Yataro Kurokawa.
How long is An Actor's Revenge?
An Actor's Revenge has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is An Actor's Revenge?
An Actor's Revenge is a Drama film.
Where was An Actor's Revenge produced?
An Actor's Revenge was produced in Japan.