Zangiku monogatari (1956) - Double Feature

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Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.


Main Cast: Kazuo Hasegawa, Chikage Awashima, Tamao Nakamura, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Chieko Naniwa, Yataro Kurokawa, Bontarō Miake, Eigorō Onoe, Michiko Ai, Tokiko Mita

Director: Koji Shima

Writers: Shôfû Muramatsu, Yoshikata Yoda

Editor: Shigeo Nishida

Cinematographer: Shin'ichi Nagai


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