Kagero-za
陽炎座
Synopsis
A 1920s playwright meets a beautiful woman who may be the ghost of his patron's deceased wife.
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Kagero-za (1981) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-23
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Yūsaku Matsuda
Shungo Matsuzaki
Michiyo Yasuda
Shinako
Eriko Kusuta
Ine
Yoshio Harada
Wada
Mariko Kaga
Mio
Katsuo Nakamura
Tamawaki
Ryutaro Otomo
Master
Eimei Esumi
Butler
B-saku Satoh
Station Employee
Emiko Azuma
Old Woman
Hideko Okiyama
Woman in a Bright Colour Kimono
Akaji Maro
Homeless
Isao Tamagawa
Clerk
Asao Sano
Head of a Hospital
Hiroko Itō
Maid
Hyōe Enoki
Toby Kadoguchi
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seijun Suzuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Yōzō Tanaka
- Original Score
- Kaname Kawachi
- Original Title
- 陽炎座
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Placet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seijun Suzuki
Yōzō Tanaka, Izumi Kyōka
Kaname Kawachi
Kazue Nagatsuka
Akira Suzuki
Genjiro Arato
Department Leadership Roster
Akira Suzuki
Editor
Seijun Suzuki
Director
Kazue Nagatsuka
Director of Photography
Yōzō Tanaka
Screenplay
Noriyoshi Ikeya
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kagero-za
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kagero-za about?
A 1920s playwright meets a beautiful woman who may be the ghost of his patron's deceased wife.
Who directed Kagero-za?
Kagero-za was directed by Seijun Suzuki.
Who stars in Kagero-za?
The principal cast of Kagero-za includes Yūsaku Matsuda, Michiyo Yasuda, Eriko Kusuta, Yoshio Harada, Mariko Kaga.
When was Kagero-za released and how long is it?
Kagero-za was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Kagero-za?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kagero-za was composed by Kaname Kawachi.
Is Kagero-za based on a book or true story?
Kagero-za is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Izumi Kyōka".