Love Letter(1953)
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Love Letter Synopsis
Five years after the end of the Second World War, Reikichi, a repatriated veteran, translates love letters for Japanese women to American GIs, while searching for his lost love, Michiko.
Love Letter (1953) is a romance and drama film directed by Kinuyo Tanaka, released on December 13, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Masayuki Mori, Yoshiko Kuga, Shizue Natsukawa and Jūkichi Uno. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Kinuyo Tanaka
- Writers:
- Fumio Niwa, Keisuke Kinoshita
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Suzuki
- Composer:
- Ichirō Saitō
- Production:
- Shintoho Company
- Status:
- Released
Love Letter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masayuki Mori
as Reikichi Mayumi
Yoshiko Kuga
as Michiko Kubota
Shizue Natsukawa
as Reikichi's mother
Jūkichi Uno
as Naoto Yamaji
Chieko Seki
as Office lady
Kyōko Anzai
- Jûzô Dôsan
Jûzô Dôsan
as Hiroshi
- Yumi Takano
Yumi Takano
Kikuko Hanaoka
- Harumi Kashima
Harumi Kashima
- Ichiro Kodama
Ichiro Kodama
- Tatsuhiro Oka
Tatsuhiro Oka
Key crew
Directed by Kinuyo Tanaka, written by Fumio Niwa and Keisuke Kinoshita.
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Love Letter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 40 ratings.
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Love Letter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love Letter online?
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Love Letter (1953) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Love Letter?
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The main cast of Love Letter (1953) includes Masayuki Mori, Yoshiko Kuga, Shizue Natsukawa, Jūkichi Uno and Chieko Seki. The film was directed by Kinuyo Tanaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love Letter released?
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Love Letter was released on December 13, 1953 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Love Letter worth watching?
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Love Letter (1953) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.