Zangiku monogatari (1956)
04/23/1956 (JP)
Overview
Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.
Top Billed Cast
Kikunosuke
Otoku
Otsuru
Omoto
Sudayû Sakae
Kan'ya Morita
Matsusuke Onoe
Yoneko
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