A Japanese Tragedy(1953)
日本の悲劇
A Japanese Tragedy Synopsis
At the close of the war in Japan, a widowed mother makes every possible sacrifice to bring up her ungrateful son and daughter who are unimpressed with their poor standard of living at home. They gradually reject her in search of the material comforts that working as a maid cannot provide. The mother's despair becomes interminable.
A Japanese Tragedy (1953) is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, released on June 17, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Yūko Mochizuki, Keiji Sada, Teiji Takahashi and Yōko Katsuragi. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Keisuke Kinoshita
- Writers:
- Keisuke Kinoshita
- Producers:
- Ryōtarō Kuwata, Takashi Koide
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Kusuda
- Composer:
- Chūji Kinoshita
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
A Japanese Tragedy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yūko Mochizuki
as Haruko Inoue
Keiji Sada
as Tatsuya
Teiji Takahashi
as Sato
Yōko Katsuragi
as Haruko's daughter
Sanae Takasugi
as Mrs. Akazawa
Ken Uehara
as Masayuki Akazawa
Keiko Awaji
as Wakamaru, a geisha
Shinichi Himori
Fujio Suga
as Fujita
Tanie Kitabayashi
as Ichizo's wife
Jun Tatara
Masami Taura
as Haruko's son
Key crew
Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, written by Keisuke Kinoshita, produced by Ryōtarō Kuwata and Takashi Koide.
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A Japanese Tragedy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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A Japanese Tragedy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Japanese Tragedy online?
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A Japanese Tragedy (1953) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Japanese Tragedy?
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The main cast of A Japanese Tragedy (1953) includes Yūko Mochizuki, Keiji Sada, Teiji Takahashi, Yōko Katsuragi and Sanae Takasugi. The film was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Japanese Tragedy released?
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A Japanese Tragedy was released on June 17, 1953 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is A Japanese Tragedy worth watching?
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A Japanese Tragedy (1953) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.