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: 7.8/10 (119 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Shochiku
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.4701
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Shōtarō Hanayagi
as Kikunosuke Onoue
Kakuko Mori
as Otoku
Kōkichi Takada
as Fukusuke Nakamura
Kinnosuke Takamatsu
as Matsusuke Onoue
Gonjurô Kawarazaki
as Kikugoro Onoue
Benkei Shiganoya
as Masseur Genshun
Kikuko Hanaoka
as Geisha Konaka
Nobuko Fushimi
as Geisha Eiryu
Ichiro Yuki
as Hotel lodger
Tokusaburo Arashi
as Shikan Nakamura
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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum - Trailer
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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, Kakuko Mori, Kōkichi Takada, Kinnosuke Takamatsu, Gonjurô Kawarazaki, .
Where can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum online?▼
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Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?▼
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 119 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?▼
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Will there be a sequel to The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?▼
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Does The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum have a post-credit scene?▼
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