The Ceremony(1971)
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The Ceremony Synopsis
Oshima’s magisterial epic, centering on the ambivalent surviving heir of the Sakurada clan, uses ritual and the microcosm of the traditional family to trace the rise and fall of militaristic Japan across several decades.
The Ceremony (1971) is a drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, released on May 18, 1971 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Kenzō Kawarasaki, Atsuko Kaku, Atsuo Nakamura and Nobuko Otowa. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers:
- Tsutomu Tamura, Mamoru Sasaki, Nagisa Ōshima
- Producers:
- Kinshirō Kuzui, Takuji Yamaguchi
- Cinematographer:
- Tōichirō Narushima
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild
- Status:
- Released
The Ceremony Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenzō Kawarasaki
as Sakurada Masuo
- Atsuko Kaku
Atsuko Kaku
as Sakurada Ritsuko
Atsuo Nakamura
as Tachibana Terumichi
Nobuko Otowa
as Sakurada Shizu
Hōsei Komatsu
as Sakurada Isamu
Rokkō Toura
as Sakurada Mamoru
Fumio Watanabe
as Susumu
Shizue Kawarazaki
as Sakurada Tomiko
Chisako Hara
as Isamu's flower girl
- Maki Takayama
Maki Takayama
as Sakurada Kiku
- Sue Mitobe
Sue Mitobe
as Sakurada Chiyo
Eitarō Ozawa
as Tachibana Takeyo
Key crew
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, written by Tsutomu Tamura, Mamoru Sasaki and Nagisa Ōshima, produced by Kinshirō Kuzui and Takuji Yamaguchi.
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The Ceremony Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 47 ratings.
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The Ceremony – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ceremony online?
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The Ceremony (1971) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ceremony?
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The main cast of The Ceremony (1971) includes Kenzō Kawarasaki, Atsuko Kaku, Atsuo Nakamura, Nobuko Otowa and Hōsei Komatsu. The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ceremony released?
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The Ceremony was released on May 18, 1971 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Ceremony worth watching?
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The Ceremony (1971) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.