Tojuro's Love
藤十郎の恋
Synopsis
A colourful study of theatrical life. Two acting troupes vie for the Kyoto market during the Genroku Era. Tojuro, an extremely popular actor, feels the limits to his acting when he sees his rival troupe put on a new type of play featuring its star, Nakamura. He has the famous Chikamatsu write a new play but cannot get used to the character he is to play in it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kajirō Yamamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Shintarō Mimura
- Original Title
- 藤十郎の恋
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kajirō Yamamoto
Shintarō Mimura
Mitsuo Miura
Kôichi Iwashita
Department Leadership Roster
Kajirō Yamamoto
Director
Mitsuo Miura
Director of Photography
Kôichi Iwashita
Editor
Shintarō Mimura
Screenplay
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What is Tojuro's Love about?
A colourful study of theatrical life. Two acting troupes vie for the Kyoto market during the Genroku Era. Tojuro, an extremely popular actor, feels the limits to his acting when he sees his rival troupe put on a new type of play featuring its star, Nakamura. He has the famous Chikamatsu write a new play but cannot get used to the character he is to play in it.
Who directed Tojuro's Love?
Tojuro's Love was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.
Who stars in Tojuro's Love?
The principal cast of Tojuro's Love includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Takako Irie, Kamatari Fujiwara, Osamu Takizawa, Hideko Takamine.
When was Tojuro's Love released and how long is it?
Tojuro's Love was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.