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Five Filosophical Fables (1967): Cast

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Five Filosophical Fables is a 1967 film directed by Donald Richie, starring Jiro Yagi, Teiiji Endo and Rari Mitsuhashi. It runs 47 minutes.

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Five Filosophical Fables (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
47 min
Director
Donald Richie
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The story

What Is Five Filosophical Fables About?

The premise of Five Filosophical Fables without spoilers.

Donald Richie’s classic, described by Yukio Mishima as an outrageous farce, serves as a relentless indictment of our false human values. Framed as an allegory of an all‑consuming Tokyo family that devours one another within a city park, it reaches the zenith of black humor.

Five Filosophical Fables Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Five Filosophical Fables Cast

Jiro Yagi leads the cast, with Teiiji Endo and Rari Mitsuhashi. Directed by Donald Richie; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Donald Richie

More films directed by Donald Richie: Cybele: A Pastoral Ritual in Five Scenes and Atami Blues.

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Five Filosophical Fables FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Five Filosophical Fables, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Five Filosophical Fables?

Five Filosophical Fables runs 47 minutes.

When was Five Filosophical Fables released?

Five Filosophical Fables was released on August 14, 1967.

Who directed Five Filosophical Fables?

Five Filosophical Fables was directed by Donald Richie.

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Who is in the cast of Five Filosophical Fables?

Five Filosophical Fables stars Jiro Yagi, Teiiji Endo and Rari Mitsuhashi, among 5 credited actors.

Does Five Filosophical Fables have a post-credit scene?

No. Five Filosophical Fables has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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