A Man of the Arts
芸道一代男
Synopsis
Follows the life of an illegitimate son of a kabuki actor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshikata Yoda
- Original Score
- Senji Ito
- Original Title
- 芸道一代男
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenji Mizoguchi
Yoshikata Yoda
Senji Ito
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Yoshikata Yoda
Writer
Kenji Mizoguchi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man of the Arts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Man of the Arts about?
Follows the life of an illegitimate son of a kabuki actor.
Who directed A Man of the Arts?
A Man of the Arts was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Who stars in A Man of the Arts?
The principal cast of A Man of the Arts includes Kichisaburo Arashi, Naritoshi Hayashi, Seizaburō Kawazu, Yoshiko Nakamura, Tōjūrō Sakata IV.
When was A Man of the Arts released and how long is it?
A Man of the Arts was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Man of the Arts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man of the Arts was composed by Senji Ito.