Uzumasa Limelight(2014)
太秦ライムライト
Uzumasa Limelight Synopsis
Fewer samurai films are being made, and the Uzumasa studio has fallen on hard times. One day, veteran "kirareyaku" (whose job it is to be felled with a sword by a film's star) actor Kamiyama is tasked with teaching sword action techniques to fledgling actress Satsuki. A few years later, the now-retired Kamiyama is visited by Satsuki, who has become a popular star.
Uzumasa Limelight (2014) is a drama and action film directed by Ken Ochiai, released on June 14, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Seizō Fukumoto, Chihiro Yamamoto, Hirotaro Honda and Masashi Goda. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Ochiai
- Writers:
- Hiroyuki Ono
- Producers:
- Hiroyuki Ono
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Freilich
- Composer:
- Kazuma Jinnouchi
- Production:
- Toei Studios Kyoto, Unique Brains, ELEVEN ARTS JAPAN
- Status:
- Released
Uzumasa Limelight (2014) Trailer
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Uzumasa Limelight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Seizō Fukumoto
as Seiichi
Chihiro Yamamoto
as Satsuki iga
Hirotaro Honda
as Kenichi Naganuma
Masashi Goda
as Akihiko Kawashima
Rantaro Mine
- Asahi Kurizuka
Asahi Kurizuka
Michihiro Kinoshita
- Yoshiyuki Shibata
Yoshiyuki Shibata
- Kazuaki Tai
Kazuaki Tai
- Boiru Nakajima
Boiru Nakajima
- Anna Kawashima
Anna Kawashima
Shogen
Key crew
Directed by Ken Ochiai, written by Hiroyuki Ono, produced by Hiroyuki Ono.
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Uzumasa Limelight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 15 ratings.
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Uzumasa Limelight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Uzumasa Limelight online?
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Uzumasa Limelight (2014) 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 Uzumasa Limelight?
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The main cast of Uzumasa Limelight (2014) includes Seizō Fukumoto, Chihiro Yamamoto, Hirotaro Honda, Masashi Goda and Rantaro Mine. The film was directed by Ken Ochiai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Uzumasa Limelight released?
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Uzumasa Limelight was released on June 14, 2014 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Uzumasa Limelight worth watching?
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Uzumasa Limelight (2014) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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