Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Kazuo Hasegawa
Kikunosuke
Chikage Awashima
Otoku
Tamao Nakamura
Otsuru
Mitsuko Yoshikawa
Sato
Chieko Naniwa
Omoto
Yataro Kurokawa
Sudayû Sakae
Bontarō Miake
Kan'ya Morita
Eigorō Onoe
Matsusuke Onoe
Michiko Ai
Yoneko
Tokiko Mita
Kofumi
Ichirō Izawa
Fukusuke Nakamura
Kodayu Ichikawa
Shikan Nakamura
Frequently Asked Questions
Zangiku monogatari was released on April 23, 1956.
Zangiku monogatari is a Drama movie.
Zangiku monogatari has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Zangiku monogatari is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Zangiku monogatari was directed by Kōji Shima.
The main cast of Zangiku monogatari includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Chikage Awashima, Tamao Nakamura.
Zangiku monogatari is originally in Japanese.