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A Japanese Tragedy

A Japanese Tragedy

At the close of the war in Japan, a widowed mother makes every possible sacrifice to bring up her ungrateful son and daughter who are unimpressed with their poor standard of living at home. They gradually reject her in search of the material comforts that working as a maid cannot provide. The mother's despair becomes interminable.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 日本の悲劇
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1953-06-17
  • Runtime: 116 minutes
  • Rating: 5.6/10 (12 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Shochiku
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.47
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Yūko Mochizuki

Yūko Mochizuki

as Haruko Inoue

Keiji Sada

Keiji Sada

as Tatsuya

Teiji Takahashi

Teiji Takahashi

as Sato

Yōko Katsuragi

Yōko Katsuragi

as Haruko's daughter

Sanae Takasugi

Sanae Takasugi

as Mrs. Akazawa

Ken Uehara

Ken Uehara

as Masayuki Akazawa

Keiko Awaji

Keiko Awaji

as Wakamaru, a geisha

Shinichi Himori

Shinichi Himori

as

Fujio Suga

Fujio Suga

as Fujita

Tanie Kitabayashi

Tanie Kitabayashi

as Ichizo's wife

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Japanese Tragedy?

A Japanese Tragedy is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1953-06-17.

Who are the main actors in A Japanese Tragedy?

The main cast includes Yūko Mochizuki, Keiji Sada, Teiji Takahashi, Yōko Katsuragi, Sanae Takasugi, .

Where can I watch A Japanese Tragedy online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Japanese Tragedy is available.

Is A Japanese Tragedy based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of A Japanese Tragedy?

A Japanese Tragedy has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 based on 12 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Japanese Tragedy?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for A Japanese Tragedy?

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

Where was A Japanese Tragedy filmed?

A Japanese Tragedy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Japanese Tragedy?

The total runtime of A Japanese Tragedy is 116 minutes.

Is A Japanese Tragedy suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to A Japanese Tragedy?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Japanese Tragedy.

Does A Japanese Tragedy have a post-credit scene?

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