The Last Dance (1993)

For me, this is how I'll die...

The Last Dance (1993) poster

A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.

Director: Jūzō Itami
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Toshiyuki Honda
Cinematography: Yonezō Maeda
Editing: Akira Suzuki
Production: Itami Productions
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

cancer, hospital, hospitalization, family dynamics, terminal cancer, film directing, film director, national customs, social practices

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jūzō Itami
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last Dance about?
A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.
Who directed The Last Dance?
The Last Dance was directed by Jūzō Itami.
Who stars in The Last Dance?
The Last Dance stars Rentaro Mikuni, Masahiko Tsugawa, Nobuko Miyamoto, Yoshiki Arizono, Tokie Hidari, Yoshihiro Katō.
How long is The Last Dance?
The Last Dance has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is The Last Dance?
The Last Dance is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was The Last Dance produced?
The Last Dance was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of The Last Dance?
The themes of The Last Dance include: Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.