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

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

Masayuki Shionoya
as Morita (segment "November 25, 1970")

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

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

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

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

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

Yuki Nagahara
as Mishima, age 5 (segment "Flashbacks")

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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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, .
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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.
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