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Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director (1975): Cast

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Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director is a 1975 documentary starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Kumeko Urabe and Isuzu Yamada. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director About?

The premise of Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director without spoilers.

Through 39 interviews with actors, actresses, writers, producers and crew members, woven together with film excerpts and still photographs, Shindō provides a detailed portrait of his friend and mentor Mizoguchi, tracing the director’s personal journey, artistic development and lasting impact on Japanese cinema.

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Cast & crew

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director Cast

Kinuyo Tanaka leads the cast, with Kumeko Urabe and Isuzu Yamada.

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Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Aru eiga-kantoku no shōgai” and “미조구치 겐지: 더 라이프 오브 어 필름 디렉터”.

Also known as
  • Aru eiga-kantoku no shōgai
  • 미조구치 겐지: 더 라이프 오브 어 필름 디렉터
  • Kenji Mizoguchi, la vida de un director
  • Жизнь кинорежиссера: Кэндзи Мидзогути
  • 沟口健二•一个电影导演的生涯
  • 어느 영화감독의 생애: 미조구치 겐지의 기록

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Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director?

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director released?

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director was released on May 24, 1975.

Who is in the cast of Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director?

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Kumeko Urabe and Isuzu Yamada, among 38 credited actors.

Does Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director have a post-credit scene?

No. Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director in?

The original language of Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director is Japanese.

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