Zangiku monogatari
残菊物語
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.
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Kazuo Hasegawa
Kikunosuke
Chikage Awashima
Otoku
Tamao Nakamura
Otsuru
Mitsuko Yoshikawa
Sato
Chieko Naniwa
Omoto
Yataro Kurokawa
Sudayû Sakae
Bontarō Miake
Kan'ya Morita
Eigorō Onoe
Matsusuke Onoe
Michiko Ai
Yoneko
Tokiko Mita
Kofumi
Ichirō Izawa
Fukusuke Nakamura
Kodayu Ichikawa
Shikan Nakamura
Sumizō Ichikawa
Kikugorô's attendant
San'emon Arashi
Rishô Arashi
Sawamura Sōjūrō IX
Kikugorô V
Yūsaku Terashima
Tamizô Onoe
Shinobu Araki
Inn master
Ryōnosuke Azuma
Member of travelling actors
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kōji Shima
- Screenplay & Story
- Shôfû Muramatsu, Yoshikata Yoda
- Original Score
- Seitaro Omori
- Original Title
- 残菊物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kōji Shima
Shôfû Muramatsu, Yoshikata Yoda
Seitaro Omori
Shin'ichi Nagai
Shigeo Nishida
Masaichi Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Shin'ichi Nagai
Director of Photography
Masaichi Nagata
Producer
Kōji Shima
Director
Yoshikata Yoda
Writer
Yoshinobu Nishioka
Production Design
Shigeo Nishida
Editor
Natsu Itô
Costume Design
Seitaro Omori
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zangiku monogatari
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What is Zangiku monogatari about?
Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.
Who directed Zangiku monogatari?
Zangiku monogatari was directed by Kōji Shima.
Who stars in Zangiku monogatari?
The principal cast of Zangiku monogatari includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Chikage Awashima, Tamao Nakamura, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Chieko Naniwa.
When was Zangiku monogatari released and how long is it?
Zangiku monogatari was released in 1956 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Zangiku monogatari?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zangiku monogatari was composed by Seitaro Omori.