Pale Flower
乾いた花
Synopsis
A recently released gangster has to cope with the recent shifts of power between gangs, while taking care of a thrill-seeking young woman, who got in bad company while gambling.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Pale Flower (1964) | Official Trailer | The Criterion CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-15
Top Cast
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Ryō Ikebe
Muraki
Mariko Kaga
Saeko
Takashi Fujiki
Yo
Naoki Sugiura
Aikawa
Shinichirō Mikami
Reiji
Isao Sasaki
Jiro
Koji Nakahara
Tamaki
Chisako Hara
Shinko Furuta
Seiji Miyaguchi
Funada
Eijirō Tōno
Yasuoka
Mikizo Hirata
Mizoguchi
Kyū Sazanka
Imai
Sōhei Kurata
Hayakawa
Shin'ya Mizushima
Sabu
Muga Takewaki
Singer
Hiroshi Mizushima
Police Officer
Isao Tamagawa
Police Officer
Tomoko Saitō
Geisha
Release History & Theatrical Window
TFAI - Love, Death & Rebels: The Japanese New Wave
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Shinoda
- Screenplay & Story
- Masaru Baba, Masahiro Shinoda
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu, Yuji Takahashi
- Original Title
- 乾いた花
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ninjin Club, Bungei Production Ninjin Club, Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Shinoda
Masaru Baba, Masahiro Shinoda, Shintarō Ishihara
Tōru Takemitsu, Yuji Takahashi
Masao Kosugi
Yoshi Sugihara
Masao Shirai, Shigeru Wakatsuki
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Shinoda
Director
Masao Shirai
Producer
Shigeru Wakatsuki
Producer
Masaru Baba
Screenplay
Masahiro Shinoda
Screenplay
Masao Kosugi
Director of Photography
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Yuji Takahashi
Original Music Composer
Yoshi Sugihara
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pale Flower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pale Flower about?
A recently released gangster has to cope with the recent shifts of power between gangs, while taking care of a thrill-seeking young woman, who got in bad company while gambling.
Who directed Pale Flower?
Pale Flower was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Who stars in Pale Flower?
The principal cast of Pale Flower includes Ryō Ikebe, Mariko Kaga, Takashi Fujiki, Naoki Sugiura, Shinichirō Mikami.
When was Pale Flower released and how long is it?
Pale Flower was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Pale Flower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pale Flower was composed by Tōru Takemitsu, Yuji Takahashi.
Is Pale Flower based on a book or true story?
Pale Flower is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shintarō Ishihara".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pale Flower?
Pale Flower holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).