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Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (1986): Cast

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (1986) movie poster

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies is a 1986 drama directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Narimi Arimori as Koharu Tanaka, Chishû Ryû and Kiichi Nakai. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.

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Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Yoji Yamada
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies About?

The premise of Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies without spoilers.

A cheerful celebration of cinema. Director Ogata spots Koharu Tanaka, a candy‑seller at a studio theater, and casts her as a bit player. When the studio’s star is embroiled in scandal, Koharu steps into the lead, instantly gaining fame and fortune. Yet the new spotlight brings challenges, and she must turn to unexpected allies for help.

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • film industry
  • starlet
  • father daughter relationship
  • success story
  • film making
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Cast & crew

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies Cast & Characters

Narimi Arimori leads the cast as Koharu Tanaka, with Chishû Ryû and Kiichi Nakai as Kenjiro Shimada. Directed by Yoji Yamada; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yoji Yamada

More films directed by Yoji Yamada: Mom, Is That You?!, It’s a Flickering Life, Tora-san, Wish You Were Here and Nagasaki: Memories of My Son.

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Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “电影天地” and “Kinema no tenchi”.

Also known as
  • 电影天地
  • Kinema no tenchi
  • Последний дубль
  • Prise finale
  • 電影天地

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Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies?

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies released?

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies was released on August 2, 1986.

Who directed Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies?

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies was directed by Yoji Yamada.

More films by Yoji Yamada

Who is in the cast of Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies?

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies stars Narimi Arimori as Koharu Tanaka, Chishû Ryû and Kiichi Nakai as Kenjiro Shimada, among 11 credited actors.

Does Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies have a post-credit scene?

No. Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies in?

The original language of Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies is Japanese.

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