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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated by this, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully follows him.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 残菊物語
  • Genres: Romance, Drama
  • Release Date: 1939-10-13
  • Runtime: 144 minutes
  • Rating: 7.845/10 (116 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Shochiku
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0453
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Shōtarō Hanayagi

Shōtarō Hanayagi

as Kikunosuke Onoue

Kōkichi Takada

Kōkichi Takada

as Fukusuke Nakamura

Gonjurô Kawarazaki

Gonjurô Kawarazaki

as Kikugoro Onoue

Kakuko Mori

Kakuko Mori

as Otoku

Tokusaburo Arashi

Tokusaburo Arashi

as Shikan Nakamura

Yōko Umemura

Yōko Umemura

as Osata

Ryôtarô Kawanami

Ryôtarô Kawanami

as Eiju Dayu

Kinnosuke Takamatsu

Kinnosuke Takamatsu

as Matsusuke Onoue

Jun'nosuke Hayama

Jun'nosuke Hayama

as Kanya Morita

Tamitaro Onoe

Tamitaro Onoe

as Tamizô Onoue

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Trailers & Clips

Phillip Lopate on Kenji Mizoguchi’s Portrayal of Women

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

forbidden loveosaka, japantokyo, japankabuki19th centuryadopted sontheatrical troupe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is a Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1939-10-13.

Who are the main actors in The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The main cast includes Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kōkichi Takada, Gonjurô Kawarazaki, Kakuko Mori, Tokusaburo Arashi, .

Where can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is available.

Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum has an IMDb rating of 7.845/10 based on 116 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The soundtrack was composed by Shochiku. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum filmed?

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The total runtime of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is 144 minutes.

Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum.

Does The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum have a post-credit scene?

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