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The Ceremony

The Ceremony

Oshima’s magisterial epic, centering on the ambivalent surviving heir of the Sakurada clan, uses ritual and the microcosm of the traditional family to trace the rise and fall of militaristic Japan across several decades.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 儀式
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1971-05-18
  • Runtime: 123 minutes
  • Rating: 6.718/10 (39 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.3425
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Kenzō Kawarasaki

Kenzō Kawarasaki

as Sakurada Masuo

Atsuko Kaku

Atsuko Kaku

as Sakurada Ritsuko

Atsuo Nakamura

Atsuo Nakamura

as Tachibana Terumichi

Nobuko Otowa

Nobuko Otowa

as Sakurada Shizu

Hōsei Komatsu

Hōsei Komatsu

as Sakurada Isamu

Rokkō Toura

Rokkō Toura

as Sakurada Mamoru

Fumio Watanabe

Fumio Watanabe

as Susumu

Shizue Kawarazaki

Shizue Kawarazaki

as Sakurada Tomiko

Chisako Hara

Chisako Hara

as Isamu's flower girl

Maki Takayama

Maki Takayama

as Sakurada Kiku

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Keywords

romantic rivalrypatriarchydysfunctional familypost war japandying traditionstraditional familycousins in loveancestral traditionsjapanese traditionsuicide by poisonfamily rivalry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ceremony?

The Ceremony is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1971-05-18.

Who are the main actors in The Ceremony?

The main cast includes Kenzō Kawarasaki, Atsuko Kaku, Atsuo Nakamura, Nobuko Otowa, Hōsei Komatsu, .

Where can I watch The Ceremony online?

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

Is The Ceremony based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Ceremony?

The Ceremony has an IMDb rating of 6.718/10 based on 39 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Ceremony?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for The Ceremony?

The soundtrack was composed by Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Ceremony filmed?

The Ceremony was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Ceremony?

The total runtime of The Ceremony is 123 minutes.

Is The Ceremony suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to The Ceremony?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Ceremony.

Does The Ceremony have a post-credit scene?

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