The Life of Oharu(1952)
西鶴一代女
The Life of Oharu Synopsis
During the Edo Period, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
The Life of Oharu (1952) is a drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, released on April 17, 1952 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirō Sugai and Hisako Yamane. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 205 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers:
- Saikaku Ihara, Kenji Mizoguchi, Yoshikata Yoda
- Producers:
- Hideo Koi, Kenji Mizoguchi
- Cinematographer:
- Yoshimi Hirano
- Composer:
- Ichirō Saitō
- Production:
- Koi Productions, Shintoho Company, TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Life of Oharu (1952) Trailer
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The Life of Oharu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Oharu
- Tsukie Matsuura
Tsukie Matsuura
as Tomo
Ichirō Sugai
as Shinzaemon
Hisako Yamane
as Lady Matsudaira
Toshirō Mifune
as Katsunosuke
Jūkichi Uno
as Yakichi Ogiya
Eitarō Shindō
as Kahe Sasaya
Akira Ōizumi
as Fumikichi
Masao Shimizu
as Kikuoji
Daisuke Katō
as Tasaburo Hishiya
Toranosuke Ogawa
as Yoshioka
Eijirō Yanagi
as Counterfeiter
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, written by Saikaku Ihara, Kenji Mizoguchi and Yoshikata Yoda, produced by Hideo Koi and Kenji Mizoguchi.
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The Life of Oharu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 205 ratings.
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The Life of Oharu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Life of Oharu online?
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The Life of Oharu (1952) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Life of Oharu?
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The main cast of The Life of Oharu (1952) includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirō Sugai, Hisako Yamane and Toshirō Mifune. 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 The Life of Oharu released?
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The Life of Oharu was released on April 17, 1952 and runs for 2h 16m.
Is The Life of Oharu worth watching?
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The Life of Oharu (1952) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 205 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Life of Oharu?
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