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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world.

A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1985-09-20
  • Runtime: 121 minutes
  • Rating: 7.8/10 (296 votes)
  • Budget: $5,000,000
  • Revenue: $502,758
  • Production Companies: Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, Filmlink International
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.1689
  • Languages: English, Japanese

Cast & Crew

Ken Ogata

Ken Ogata

as Yukio Mishima (segment "November 25, 1970")

Go Riju

Go Riju

as Mishima, age 18-19 (segment "Flashbacks")

Masayuki Shionoya

Masayuki Shionoya

as Morita (segment "November 25, 1970")

Hiroshi Mikami

Hiroshi Mikami

as Cadet #1 (segment "November 25, 1970")

Junkichi Orimoto

Junkichi Orimoto

as General Mashita (segment "November 25, 1970")

Masato Aizawa

Masato Aizawa

as Mishima - age 9-14 (segment "Flashbacks")

Junya Fukuda

Junya Fukuda

as Cadet #2 (segment "November 25, 1970")

Shigeto Tachihara

Shigeto Tachihara

as Cadet #3 (segment "November 25, 1970")

Yuki Nagahara

Yuki Nagahara

as Mishima, age 5 (segment "Flashbacks")

Kyuzo Kobayashi

Kyuzo Kobayashi

as Literary Friend (segment "Flashbacks")

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Trailers & Clips

A Scene from MISHIMA

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Richard Linklater Presents: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

AFS Presents: Mishima A Life in Four Chapters

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1985-09-20.

Who are the main actors in Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

The main cast includes Ken Ogata, Go Riju, Masayuki Shionoya, Hiroshi Mikami, Junkichi Orimoto, .

Where can I watch Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is available.

Is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters based on a true story?

On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world.

What is the IMDb rating of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 296 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

The movie had a production budget of $5,000,000 and earned $502,758 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

The soundtrack was composed by Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, Filmlink International. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters filmed?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

The total runtime of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is 121 minutes.

Is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.

Does Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters have a post-credit scene?

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