A Woman's Life
女の一生
Synopsis
Based on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.
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Machiko Kyō
Kei Nunobiki
Chieko Higashiyama
Shizu Tsutsumi
Masaya Takahashi
Shintaro Tsutsumi
Jiro Tamiya
Eiji Tsutsumi
Yōko Uraji
Souko Tsutsumi
Yuko Miki
Fumi Tsutsumi
Eitarō Ozawa
Shosuke Tsutsumi
Junko Kano
Tomoei Tsutsumi
Jun Osanai
Seizo Nomura
Kōichi Itō
Inose
Jun Hamamura
Miyoshi
Fumiko Murata
Okura
Takako Ikegami
Nobuko
Mitsuko Takesato
Maiden Saki
Reiko Hibiki
Maiden Mitsu
Tomoko Miura
Maiden Kiyoshi
Yūzō Hayakawa
Detective B
Kisao Tobita
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Yasumi
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 女の一生
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuzō Masumura
Toshio Yasumi, Kaoru Morimoto
Sei Ikeno
Yoshihisa Nakagawa
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Masaichi Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Masaichi Nagata
Producer
Yasuzō Masumura
Director
Toshio Yasumi
Screenplay
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Editor
Yoshihisa Nakagawa
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Woman's Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Woman's Life about?
Based on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.
Who directed A Woman's Life?
A Woman's Life was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
Who stars in A Woman's Life?
The principal cast of A Woman's Life includes Machiko Kyō, Chieko Higashiyama, Masaya Takahashi, Jiro Tamiya, Yōko Uraji.
When was A Woman's Life released and how long is it?
A Woman's Life was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for A Woman's Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman's Life was composed by Sei Ikeno.