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The Crucified Lovers (1954)
Chikamatsu monogatari (original title)

102 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   November 1970 (USA)
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In 17th century Kyoto, Osan is married to Ishun, a wealthy miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is falsely accused of having an affair with the best worker... See full summary »

Director:

Kenji Mizoguchi

Writers:

Monzaemon Chikamatsu (play), Yoshikata Yoda (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kazuo Hasegawa Kazuo Hasegawa ...
Mohei
Kyôko Kagawa Kyôko Kagawa ...
Osan
Eitarô Shindô Eitarô Shindô ...
Ishun
Eitarô Ozawa Eitarô Ozawa ...
Sukeemon (as Saka Ozawa)
Yôko Minamida Yôko Minamida ...
Otama
Haruo Tanaka Haruo Tanaka ...
Gifuya Dôki
Chieko Naniwa Chieko Naniwa ...
Okô
Ichirô Sugai Ichirô Sugai ...
Gembei
Tatsuya Ishiguro Tatsuya Ishiguro ...
Isan
Hiroshi Mizuno Hiroshi Mizuno ...
Kuroki
Hisao Toake Hisao Toake ...
Morinokoji
Ikkei Tamaki Ikkei Tamaki ...
Jushiro Umegaki
Kimiko Tachebana Kimiko Tachebana ...
Umetatsu Akamatsu
Keiko Koyanagi Keiko Koyanagi ...
Okaya
Sayako Nakagami Sayako Nakagami ...
Osono
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Storyline

In 17th century Kyoto, Osan is married to Ishun, a wealthy miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is falsely accused of having an affair with the best worker, Mohei, the pair flee the city and declare their love for each other. Ishun orders his men to find them, and separate them to avoid public humiliation. Written by Will Gilbert  

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Love | Money | Scandal | Honor | Historical Event  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Les amants crucifiés See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Daiei Studios See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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