The Last Dance
大病人
“For me, this is how I'll die...”
Synopsis
A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.
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The Last Dance (1993) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-18
Top Cast
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Rentaro Mikuni
Buhei Mukai
Masahiko Tsugawa
Dr. Koichiro Ogata
Nobuko Miyamoto
Mariko
Yoshiki Arizono
Film Staff
Tokie Hidari
Patient's Wife
Yoshihiro Kato
Radiographer
Midori Kiuchi
Nurse
Mami Kumagai
Props Master
Noboru Mitani
Old Man
Takehiro Murata
Doctor
Choei Takahashi
Dying Patient
Haruna Takase
Aya Kamishima
Akio Tanaka
Film Producer
Koichi Ueda
Anesthetist
Minako Ogawa
Film Crew
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jūzō Itami
- Screenplay & Story
- Jūzō Itami
- Original Score
- Toshiyuki Honda, Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Original Title
- 大病人
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Itami Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jūzō Itami
Jūzō Itami
Toshiyuki Honda, Toshirō Mayuzumi
Yonezō Maeda
Akira Suzuki
Seigo Hosogoe, Nigel Sinclair, Yasushi Tamaoki
Department Leadership Roster
Jūzō Itami
Director
Akira Suzuki
Editor
Seigo Hosogoe
Producer
Yonezō Maeda
Director of Photography
Toshiyuki Honda
Original Music Composer
Jūzō Itami
Screenplay
Shuichiro Nakamura
Production Design
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Dance
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What is The Last Dance about?
A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.
Who directed The Last Dance?
The Last Dance was directed by Jūzō Itami.
Who stars in The Last Dance?
The principal cast of The Last Dance includes Rentaro Mikuni, Masahiko Tsugawa, Nobuko Miyamoto, Yoshiki Arizono, Tokie Hidari.
When was The Last Dance released and how long is it?
The Last Dance was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Dance was composed by Toshiyuki Honda, Toshirō Mayuzumi.