Death of a Tea Master(1989)
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Death of a Tea Master Synopsis
Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the master's death.
Death of a Tea Master (1989) is a drama and history film directed by Kei Kumai, released on October 7, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Eiji Okuda, Toshirō Mifune, Gō Katō and Kinnosuke Nakamura. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Kei Kumai
- Writers:
- Yoshikata Yoda, Yasushi Inoue
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Tochizawa
- Composer:
- Teizō Matsumura
- Production:
- Seiyu
- Status:
- Released
Death of a Tea Master Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eiji Okuda
as Honkakubo
Toshirō Mifune
as Rikyu Sen-no
Gō Katō
as Oribe Furuta
Kinnosuke Nakamura
as Urakusai Oda
Shinsuke Ashida
as Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Eijirō Tōno
as Kokei
Taketoshi Naitō
as Toyobo
Tsunehiko Kamijô
as Soji Yamagami
Taro Kawano
as Sotan Sen-no
Teizō Muta
as Daitokuya
- Ichiro Shinjitsu
Ichiro Shinjitsu
- Masahiko Arima
Masahiko Arima
Key crew
Directed by Kei Kumai, written by Yoshikata Yoda and Yasushi Inoue.
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Death of a Tea Master Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 14 ratings.
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Death of a Tea Master – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death of a Tea Master online?
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Death of a Tea Master (1989) is available to stream on U-NEXT and KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Death of a Tea Master?
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The main cast of Death of a Tea Master (1989) includes Eiji Okuda, Toshirō Mifune, Gō Katō, Kinnosuke Nakamura and Shinsuke Ashida. The film was directed by Kei Kumai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death of a Tea Master released?
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Death of a Tea Master was released on October 7, 1989 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Death of a Tea Master worth watching?
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Death of a Tea Master (1989) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.