Ugetsu(1953)
雨月物語
Ugetsu Synopsis
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
Ugetsu (1953) is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, released on March 26, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito, Kinuyo Tanaka and Masayuki Mori. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 657 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers:
- Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarō Kawaguchi, Akinari Ueda
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Tamekichi Mochizuki
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
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AFS PRESENTS: UGETSU
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Ugetsu (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
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Masahiro Shinoda on the Blending of Fantasy and Reality in UGETSU
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Ugetsu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Machiko Kyō
as Lady Wakasa
Mitsuko Mito
as Ohama
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Miyagi
Masayuki Mori
as Genjurô
Eitarō Ozawa
as Tôbei
- Sugisaku Aoyama
Sugisaku Aoyama
as Old Priest
- Mitsusaburō Ramon
Mitsusaburō Ramon
as Captain of Tamba Soldiers
Ryōsuke Kagawa
as Village Master
Kichijirō Ueda
as Shop Owner
Shōzō Nanbu
as Shintô Priest
- Kikue Mōri
Kikue Mōri
as Ukon
Ryūzaburō Mitsuoka
as Soldier
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, written by Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarō Kawaguchi and Akinari Ueda, produced by Masaichi Nagata.
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Ugetsu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 657 ratings.
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Ugetsu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ugetsu online?
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Ugetsu (1953) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ugetsu?
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The main cast of Ugetsu (1953) includes Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito, Kinuyo Tanaka, Masayuki Mori and Eitarō Ozawa. The film was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ugetsu released?
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Ugetsu was released on March 26, 1953 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Ugetsu worth watching?
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Ugetsu (1953) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 657 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ugetsu?
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