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The Dancer (1989): Cast

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The Dancer is a 1989 drama directed by Masahiro Shinoda, starring Tsutomu Yamazaki as Count Amagata, Shirô Sano and Rolf Hoppe. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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The Dancer (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Masahiro Shinoda
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
TV Asahi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dancer About?

The premise of The Dancer without spoilers.

Based on a semi-autobiographical story by Ogai Mori, about a Japanese medical student who goes to Berlin to study in the 1880s and falls in love with a German ballet dancer.

The Dancer Themes & Keywords

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  • love
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Cast & crew

The Dancer Cast & Characters

Tsutomu Yamazaki leads the cast as Count Amagata, with Shirô Sano as Takashi Tanimura and Rolf Hoppe as Robert Koch. Directed by Masahiro Shinoda; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from Masahiro Shinoda

More films directed by Masahiro Shinoda: Spy Sorge, Owls’ Castle, Moonlight Serenade and Sharaku.

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Details

The Dancer Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Maihime” and “Die Tänzerin”.

Also known as
  • Maihime
  • Die Tänzerin
  • Танцовщица

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The Dancer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Dancer?

The Dancer runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was The Dancer released?

The Dancer was released on October 12, 1989.

Who directed The Dancer?

The Dancer was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.

More films by Masahiro Shinoda

Who is in the cast of The Dancer?

The Dancer stars Tsutomu Yamazaki as Count Amagata, Shirô Sano as Takashi Tanimura and Rolf Hoppe as Robert Koch, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Dancer have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dancer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Dancer in?

The original language of The Dancer is German.

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