Story of a Beloved Wife (1951): Cast
Story of a Beloved Wife is a 1951 drama directed by Kaneto Shindô, starring Jūkichi Uno as Keita, Nobuko Otowa and Taiji Tonoyama. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Kaneto Shindô
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Daiei Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Story of a Beloved Wife About?
The premise of Story of a Beloved Wife without spoilers.
An autobiographical drama based on Shindo’s first marriage, it follows a struggling screenwriter (Jūkichi Uno) confronting creative and financial hardships. Nobuko Otowa plays his devoted wife, whose steadfast support helps him endure those early difficulties, underscoring love, perseverance, and the challenges of artistic ambition.
Story of a Beloved Wife Cast & Characters
Jūkichi Uno leads the cast as Keita, with Nobuko Otowa as Takako and Taiji Tonoyama. Directed by Kaneto Shindô; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kaneto Shindô
- Jūkichi Uno as Keita
- Nobuko Otowa as Takako
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Taiji Tonoyama -
Ichirô Sugai
Also Starring in Story of a Beloved Wife
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- Masao Shimizu
- Ryōsuke Kagawa
- Yukio Horikita
- Ikkei Tamaki
- Seishirō Hara
- Osamu Takizawa
- Kanae Kobayashi
- Keiko Koyanagi
- Denjirō Ōkōchi
- Masayoshi Kikuno
- Teruko Ōmi
- Shuntaro Tamamura
- Yuriko Hanabusa
- Ayuko Fujishiro
- Takashi Hata
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More from Kaneto Shindô
More films directed by Kaneto Shindô, best-rated first: Children of Hiroshima, Postcard, Kuroneko (1968) and Owl.
Story of a Beloved Wife Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Aisai monogatari” and “Story of Beloved Wife”.
- Also known as
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- Aisai monogatari
- Story of Beloved Wife
- Рассказ о любимой жене
- 爱妻物语
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Story of a Beloved Wife FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Story of a Beloved Wife, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Story of a Beloved Wife?
Story of a Beloved Wife runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Story of a Beloved Wife released?
Story of a Beloved Wife was released on September 7, 1951.
Who directed Story of a Beloved Wife?
Story of a Beloved Wife was directed by Kaneto Shindô.
More films by Kaneto Shindô Who is in the cast of Story of a Beloved Wife?
Story of a Beloved Wife stars Jūkichi Uno as Keita, Nobuko Otowa as Takako and Taiji Tonoyama, among 23 credited actors.
Does Story of a Beloved Wife have a post-credit scene?
No. Story of a Beloved Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Story of a Beloved Wife in?
The original language of Story of a Beloved Wife is Japanese.
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