The Makioka Sisters
細雪
Synopsis
Based on the famous novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, this is a story of the four sisters of the ancient and reputable Makioka family of Osaka.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kōji Shima
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Yasumi
- Original Score
- Seitaro Omori
- Original Title
- 細雪
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kōji Shima
Toshio Yasumi, Junichirō Tanizaki
Seitaro Omori
Jōji Ohara
Department Leadership Roster
Jōji Ohara
Director of Photography
Kōji Shima
Director
Toshio Yasumi
Screenplay
Seitaro Omori
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Makioka Sisters
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What is The Makioka Sisters about?
Based on the famous novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, this is a story of the four sisters of the ancient and reputable Makioka family of Osaka.
Who directed The Makioka Sisters?
The Makioka Sisters was directed by Kōji Shima.
Who stars in The Makioka Sisters?
The principal cast of The Makioka Sisters includes Yukiko Todoroki, Machiko Kyō, Fujiko Yamamoto, Junko Kano, Kinzō Shin.
When was The Makioka Sisters released and how long is it?
The Makioka Sisters was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Makioka Sisters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Makioka Sisters was composed by Seitaro Omori.
Is The Makioka Sisters based on a book or true story?
The Makioka Sisters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Junichirō Tanizaki".