The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums
1939 · Movie · 143 min. · Japan
Tokyo, 1885. Kikunosuke, son of the famous actor Kikugoro, is openly praised for his performance on the stage. His success is actually due to his name; only Otoku, the wet-nurse of his brother, is sincere enough to tell him the truth about his acting, and also her faith in his ultimate talent. Kikunosuke falls in love with Otoku, but the possible mesalliance provokes the wrath of Kikugoro, whereupon Kikunosuke leaves his family to try to become an accomplished actor by himself, without the protection afforded by his father's reputation.
Direction Kenji Mizoguchi
Cast Shotaro Hanayagi · Kakuko Mori · Kôkichi Takada · Yôko Umemura · Tokusaburo Arashi · Gonjuro Kawarazaki · Nobuko Fushimi · Kikuko Hanaoka
Soundtrack Senji Ito · Shiro Fukai
Screenplay Yoshikata Yoda
Cinematography Minoru Miki · Yozo Fuji
Original title Zangiku monogatari
Also known as The Story of the Late Chrysanthemums
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