The Way of Drama(1944)
芝居道
The Way of Drama Synopsis
The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical styles like those used by amateur actors to dramatise contemporary events.
The Way of Drama (1944) is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, released on May 11, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Isuzu Yamada, Roppa Furukawa and Ranko Hanai. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikio Naruse
- Writers:
- Toshio Yasumi
- Cinematographer:
- Kinya Ogura
- Composer:
- Yasuji Kiyose
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Way of Drama Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kazuo Hasegawa
Isuzu Yamada
Roppa Furukawa
Ranko Hanai
- Tomosaburō Ii
Tomosaburō Ii
Eitarō Shindō
- Kitsunosuke Bando
Kitsunosuke Bando
Sōji Kiyokawa
Takashi Shimura
- Fumio Okura
Fumio Okura
as Gosuke
- Zenichiro Kito
Zenichiro Kito
Kikuko Hanaoka
Key crew
Directed by Mikio Naruse, written by Toshio Yasumi.
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The Way of Drama Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Way of Drama – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Way of Drama online?
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The Way of Drama (1944) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Way of Drama?
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The main cast of The Way of Drama (1944) includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Isuzu Yamada, Roppa Furukawa, Ranko Hanai and Tomosaburō Ii. The film was directed by Mikio Naruse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Way of Drama released?
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The Way of Drama was released on May 11, 1944 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Way of Drama worth watching?
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The Way of Drama (1944) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.