Story of a Beloved Wife(1951)
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Story of a Beloved Wife Synopsis
Story of a Beloved Wife is an autobiographical work based on Shindo's first marriage. Jūkichi Uno stars as a struggling screenwriter, and Nobuko Otowa stars as the wife who supports him through his early struggles.
Story of a Beloved Wife (1951) is a drama film directed by Kaneto Shindō, released on September 7, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Nobuko Otowa, Jūkichi Uno, Denjirō Ōkōchi and Ichirō Sugai. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Cinematographer:
- Yasukazu Takemura
- Composer:
- Chūji Kinoshita
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Story of a Beloved Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nobuko Otowa
as Takako
Jūkichi Uno
as Keita
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Ichirō Sugai
Osamu Takizawa
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Yuriko Hanabusa
Masao Shimizu
Taiji Tonoyama
- Seishiro Hara
Seishiro Hara
Teruko Ōmi
Ikkei Tamaki
Key crew
Directed by Kaneto Shindō, written by Kaneto Shindō.
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Story of a Beloved Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Story of a Beloved Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Story of a Beloved Wife online?
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Story of a Beloved Wife (1951) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Story of a Beloved Wife?
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The main cast of Story of a Beloved Wife (1951) includes Nobuko Otowa, Jūkichi Uno, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Ichirō Sugai and Osamu Takizawa. The film was directed by Kaneto Shindō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Story of a Beloved Wife released?
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Story of a Beloved Wife was released on September 7, 1951 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Story of a Beloved Wife worth watching?
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Story of a Beloved Wife (1951) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.