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The Way of Drama (1944): Cast

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The Way of Drama is a 1944 drama directed by Mikio Naruse, starring Takashi Shimura, Isuzu Yamada and Eitarô Shindô. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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The Way of Drama (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Mikio Naruse
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Way of Drama About?

The premise of The Way of Drama without spoilers.

Set against Osaka’s bustling kabuki scene, the film explores how traditional theatre intersects with popular‑culture politics, highlighting the clash between established theatrical styles and the improvisational approaches of amateur troupes who dramatise contemporary events.

The Way of Drama Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Way of Drama Cast & Characters

Takashi Shimura leads the cast, with Isuzu Yamada and Eitarô Shindô. Directed by Mikio Naruse; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mikio Naruse

More films directed by Mikio Naruse: Moment of Terror, The Thin Line, Yearning and A Woman’s Life.

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The Way of Drama FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Way of Drama, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Way of Drama?

The Way of Drama runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Way of Drama released?

The Way of Drama was released on May 11, 1944.

Who directed The Way of Drama?

The Way of Drama was directed by Mikio Naruse.

More films by Mikio Naruse

Who is in the cast of The Way of Drama?

The Way of Drama stars Takashi Shimura, Isuzu Yamada and Eitarô Shindô, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Way of Drama have a post-credit scene?

No. The Way of Drama has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Way of Drama in?

The original language of The Way of Drama is Japanese.

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