Cast
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Oharu
Tsukie Matsuura
as Tomo
Ichirō Sugai
as Shinzaemon
Hisako Yamane
as Lady Matsudaira
Toshirō Mifune
as Katsunosuke
Jūkichi Uno
as Yakichi Ogiya
Eitarō Shindō
as Kahe Sasaya
Akira Ōizumi
as Fumikichi
Masao Shimizu
as Kikuoji
Daisuke Katō
as Tasaburo Hishiya
Toranosuke Ogawa
as Yoshioka
Eijirō Yanagi
as Counterfeiter
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.7 / 10
Production Companies
Koi Productions • Shintoho Company • TOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Life of Oharu?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Life of Oharu (1952).
What is The Life of Oharu about?▼
During the Edo Period, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
Who directed The Life of Oharu?▼
The Life of Oharu was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and released in 1952. It is a drama film.
How long is The Life of Oharu?▼
The Life of Oharu has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in The Life of Oharu?▼
The cast of The Life of Oharu includes Kinuyo Tanaka as Oharu, Tsukie Matsuura as Tomo, Ichirō Sugai as Shinzaemon, Hisako Yamane as Lady Matsudaira, Toshirō Mifune as Katsunosuke and more.
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