Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters(1985)
On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world.
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters Synopsis
A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) is a drama film directed by Paul Schrader, released on September 20, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Ken Ogata, Kenji Sawada, Bandō Mitsugorō X and Toshiyuki Nagashima. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 365 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Schrader
- Writers:
- Paul Schrader, Yukio Mishima, Leonard Schrader
- Producers:
- Tom Luddy, Mataichirô Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Philip Glass
- Production:
- Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, Filmlink International
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $502,758
- Status:
- Released
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) Trailer
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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A Scene from MISHIMA
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Ogata
as Yukio Mishima
Kenji Sawada
as Osamu
Bandō Mitsugorō X
as Mizoguchi
Toshiyuki Nagashima
as Isao
Masayuki Shionoya
as Morita
Hiroshi Mikami
as Cadet #1
- Junya Fukuda
Junya Fukuda
as Cadet #2
Yuu Tokui
as Cadet #3
Junkichi Orimoto
as General Mashita
Naoko Ohtani
as Mother
Go Riju
as Mishima, age 18-19
- Masato Aizawa
Masato Aizawa
as Mishima, age 9-14
Key crew
Directed by Paul Schrader, written by Paul Schrader, Yukio Mishima and Leonard Schrader, produced by Tom Luddy and Mataichirô Yamamoto.
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 365 ratings.
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters online?
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?
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The main cast of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) includes Ken Ogata, Kenji Sawada, Bandō Mitsugorō X, Toshiyuki Nagashima and Masayuki Shionoya. The film was directed by Paul Schrader. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters released?
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters was released on September 20, 1985 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters worth watching?
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 365 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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