The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939): Cast & Box Office
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is a 1939 romantic drama directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, starring Shōtarō Hanayagi as Kikunosuke Onoue, Kinnosuke Takamatsu and Tamitaro Onoe. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $6,125 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Shochiku
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum About?
The premise of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum without spoilers.
In late 19th‑century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, adopted son of a famed onnagata, realizes his acclaim rests on his father's legacy, not his own talent. Disillusioned, he finds comfort in Otoku, a family servant, and they fall in love. Determined to earn his own reputation, he leaves home to pursue acting, with Otoku faithfully following.
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1880s
- 19th century
- year 1885
- year 1888
- kanto region
- honshu island
- meiji era
- empire of japan
- east asia
- asia
- tokyo japan
- based on short story
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- based on real person
- kabuki mask
- historical drama
- family drama
- forbidden love
- tragic romance
- kabuki theatre
- self sacrifice
- oppression of women
- kabuki makeup
- traveling shot
- adopted son
- famous actor
- search for identity
- kabuki costume
- fired from a job
- osaka japan
- nagoya japan
- common law wife
- traveling show troupe
- deathbed
- dying of tuberculosis
- dolly shot
- death of wife
- forgiveness
- triumphal procession
- father son relationship
- ham actor
- geisha
- family legacy
- criticism
- nursemaid
- wind chime
- baby
- fireworks
- watermelon
- wetnurse
- stage actor
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Cast & Characters
Shōtarō Hanayagi leads the cast as Kikunosuke Onoue, with Kinnosuke Takamatsu as Matsusuke Onoue and Tamitaro Onoe as Tamizô Onoue. Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kenji Mizoguchi
- Shōtarō Hanayagi as Kikunosuke Onoue
- Kinnosuke Takamatsu as Matsusuke Onoue
- Tamitaro Onoe as Tamizô Onoue
- Yoshiaki Hanayagi as Tamijirô Onoue
Also Starring in The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
· 21 more- Gonjurô Kawarazaki Kikugoro Onoue
- Kakuko Mori Otoku
- Sumao Ishihara Touring theatre manager Onishi
- Kikuko Hanaoka Geisha Konaka
- Kōmei Minami Shintomiza manager
- Yōko Umemura Osata
- Ichiro Yuki Hotel lodger
- Kōkichi Takada Fukusuke Nakamura
- Yoshie Nakagawa Tea Shop Lady
- Tokusaburo Arashi Shikan Nakamura
- Benkei Shiganoya Masseur Genshun
- Haruo Inoue
- Nobuko Fushimi Geisha Eiryu
- Eijirō Hose Touring theatre actor
- Minpei Tomimoto
- Kô Hirota Touring theatre staff
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- Ryôtarô Kawanami Eiju Dayu
- Jinichi Amano
- Jun'nosuke Hayama Kanya Morita
- Yoneko Mogami Otsuru
- Fujiko Shirakawa
More from Kenji Mizoguchi
More films directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, best-rated first: Sansho the Bailiff, Street of Shame, Taira Clan Saga and Princess Yang Kwei-fei.
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Box Office
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum grossed $6,125 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.1K
- International
- $6.1K
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Videos
2 videos: 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Phillip Lopate on Kenji Mizoguchi’s Portrayal of Women
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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum released?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was released on October 13, 1939.
Who directed The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
More films by Kenji Mizoguchi Who is in the cast of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum stars Shōtarō Hanayagi as Kikunosuke Onoue, Kinnosuke Takamatsu as Matsusuke Onoue and Tamitaro Onoe as Tamizô Onoue, among 25 credited actors.
How much did The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum make at the box office?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum grossed $6,125 worldwide.
Does The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum have a post-credit scene?
No. The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in?
The original language of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is Japanese.
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