The Song Lantern
歌行燈
Synopsis
A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the streets. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikio Naruse
- Screenplay & Story
- Mantarō Kubota
- Original Score
- Shiro Fukai
- Original Title
- 歌行燈
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikio Naruse
Mantarō Kubota, Izumi Kyōka
Shiro Fukai
Asakazu Nakai
Yoshiki Nagasawa
Department Leadership Roster
Mikio Naruse
Director
Asakazu Nakai
Director of Photography
Mantarō Kubota
Screenplay
Yoshiki Nagasawa
Editor
Shiro Fukai
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Song Lantern
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What is The Song Lantern about?
A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the streets. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg.
Who directed The Song Lantern?
The Song Lantern was directed by Mikio Naruse.
Who stars in The Song Lantern?
The principal cast of The Song Lantern includes Shōtarō Hanayagi, Eijirō Yanagi, Ichijirō Oya, Kan Ishii, Isuzu Yamada.
When was The Song Lantern released and how long is it?
The Song Lantern was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Song Lantern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Song Lantern was composed by Shiro Fukai.