The Lovers' Exile
Synopsis
An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tamao Yoshida
Chubei, a clerk
Minosuke Yoshida
Umegawa, a prostitute
Kanjuro Kiritake
Hachiemon, Chubei's friend; Magoemon, Chubei's father
Oritaya Takemoto
Scene I Joruri Reciter
Enza Tsuruzawa
Scene I Samisen Player
Koshijidayu Takemoto
Scene II Jaruri Reciter
Seiji Tsuruzawa
Scene II Samisen Player
Mojidayu Takemoto
Scene III Jaruri Reciter
Kishi Nozawa
Scene III Samisen Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$262K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marty Gross
- Screenplay & Story
- Monzaemon Chikamatsu, Marty Gross
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- The Lovers' Exile
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $262K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marty Gross
Monzaemon Chikamatsu, Marty Gross
Tōru Takemitsu
Hideaki Kobayashi, Kōzō Okazaki
Marty Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Marty Gross
Editor
Marty Gross
Writer
Marty Gross
Director
Hideaki Kobayashi
Director of Photography
Kōzō Okazaki
Director of Photography
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lovers' Exile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lovers' Exile about?
An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).
Who directed The Lovers' Exile?
The Lovers' Exile was directed by Marty Gross.
Who stars in The Lovers' Exile?
The principal cast of The Lovers' Exile includes Tamao Yoshida, Minosuke Yoshida, Kanjuro Kiritake, Oritaya Takemoto, Enza Tsuruzawa.
When was The Lovers' Exile released and how long is it?
The Lovers' Exile was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lovers' Exile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lovers' Exile was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.