Chikamatsu Monogatari(1954)
近松物語
The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.
Chikamatsu Monogatari Synopsis
When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.
Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) is a drama and romance film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, released on November 23, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō and Eitarō Ozawa. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 158 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers:
- Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarō Kawaguchi, Monzaemon Chikamatsu
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Fumio Hayasaka
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) Trailer
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Chikamatsu Monogatari Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kazuo Hasegawa
as Mohei
Kyōko Kagawa
as Osan
Eitarō Shindō
as Ishun
Eitarō Ozawa
as Sukeemon
Yōko Minamida
as Otama
Haruo Tanaka
as Gifuya Dôki
Chieko Naniwa
as Okô
Ichirō Sugai
as Gembei
Tatsuya Ishiguro
as Isan
- Hiroshi Mizuno
Hiroshi Mizuno
as Kuroki
Hisao Toake
as Morinokoji
Ikkei Tamaki
as Jushiro Umegaki
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, written by Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarō Kawaguchi and Monzaemon Chikamatsu, produced by Masaichi Nagata.
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Chikamatsu Monogatari Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 158 ratings.
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Chikamatsu Monogatari – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chikamatsu Monogatari online?
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Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chikamatsu Monogatari?
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The main cast of Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō, Eitarō Ozawa and Yōko Minamida. The film was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chikamatsu Monogatari released?
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Chikamatsu Monogatari was released on November 23, 1954 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Chikamatsu Monogatari worth watching?
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Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 158 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chikamatsu Monogatari?
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