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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ (2002): Cast

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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ is a 2002 documentary directed by Yoshinari Okamoto, starring Takashi Shimura, Akira Kurosawa and Masayuki Yui. It runs 42 minutes.

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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
42 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ About?

The premise of Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ without spoilers.

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Ikiru” (1952).

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Cast & crew

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ Cast

Takashi Shimura leads the cast, with Akira Kurosawa and Masayuki Yui. Directed by Yoshinari Okamoto; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Yoshinari Okamoto

More films directed by Yoshinari Okamoto: Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Yojimbo’, Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘The Hidden Fortress’, Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Sanjuro’ and Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Throne of Blood’.

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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Kurosawa Akira: Tsukuru to iu koto wa subarashii” and “Kurosawa Akira: Tsukuru to iu koto wa subarashii: Ikiru”.

Also known as
  • Kurosawa Akira: Tsukuru to iu koto wa subarashii
  • Kurosawa Akira: Tsukuru to iu koto wa subarashii: Ikiru
  • Akira Kurosawa:It Is Wonderful To Create:'Ikiru'

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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’?

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ runs 42 minutes.

When was Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ released?

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ was released on October 25, 2002.

Who directed Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’?

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ was directed by Yoshinari Okamoto.

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Who is in the cast of Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’?

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ stars Takashi Shimura, Akira Kurosawa and Masayuki Yui, among 12 credited actors.

Does Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ have a post-credit scene?

No. Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ in?

The original language of Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Ikiru’ is Japanese.

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