What is the duration of Elegant Beast?

The duration of Elegant Beast is 96 mins.

What is the original language of Elegant Beast?

The original language of Elegant Beast is Japanese.

Who directed Elegant Beast?

Elegant Beast was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.

Which studio made Elegant Beast?

Elegant Beast was produced by Daiei Film.

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Q: Does Elegant Beast have end credit scenes?

Elegant Beast does not have end credit scenes.

Crime

Drama

Runtime

96 mins

Language

Japanese

A selfish, materialistic family tries to conceal their son's embezzlement while juggling other shady ventures. As they scramble to keep the cover‑up hidden, they realize rival conspirators are pulling strings behind the scenes, forcing a dangerous clash of equally ruthless players.

Daiei Film

Studio

Yūzō Kawashima

Director

Does Elegant Beast have end credit scenes?

No!

Elegant Beast does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Chôchô Miyako

Yuki

Hideo Takamatsu

Ichiro Katori, Talent agents manager

Ayako Wakao

Yukie Mitani, the agent's accountant

Shoichi Ozawa

Pinosaku, the singer

Yūnosuke Itō

Tokizo Maeda, ex soldier

Hisano Yamaoka

Yoshino, Tokizo's wife

Yūko Hamada

Tomoko, Tokizo's daughter

Eiji Funakoshi

Eisaku Kamiya, the tax collector

Kyū Sazanka

Shuntaro Yoshizawa, Writer

Manamitsu Kawabata

Minoru, Tokizo's son

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