The Crucified Lovers
1954·Japan·102 min.
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Set in 17th century Kyoto, Osan is married to Ishun, a wealthy miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is falsely accused of having an affair with the Ishun’s most trusted servant, Mohei, the two flee away. While on the run, Osan and Mohei learned they love each other.
DirectorKenji Mizoguchi
MusicFumio Hayasaka
CinematographyKazuo Miyagawa
CastKazuo Hasegawa·Kyôko Kagawa·Yôko Minamida·Eitarô Shindô·Haruo Tanaka·Eitarô Ozawa·Chieko Naniwa·Tatsuya Ishiguro·Hiroshi Mizuno·Hisao Toake
Original titleChikamatsu monogatari (The Crucified Lovers)
Also known asA Story from Chikamatsu