Ugetsu(1953)
Overview
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Studio
Daiei Film
Cast
Machiko Kyō
as Lady Wakasa
Mitsuko Mito
as Ohama
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Miyagi
Masayuki Mori
as Genjurô
Eitarō Ozawa
as Tôbei
Sugisaku Aoyama
as Old Priest
Mitsusaburō Ramon
as Captain of Tamba Soldiers
Ryōsuke Kagawa
as Village Master
Kichijirō Ueda
as Shop Owner
Shōzō Nanbu
as Shintô Priest
Kikue Mōri
as Ukon
Ryūzaburō Mitsuoka
as Soldier
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8 / 10
Production Companies
Daiei Film
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What is Ugetsu about?▼
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
Who directed Ugetsu?▼
Ugetsu was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and released in 1953. It is a fantasy, drama, mystery film.
How long is Ugetsu?▼
Ugetsu has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Ugetsu?▼
The cast of Ugetsu includes Machiko Kyō as Lady Wakasa, Mitsuko Mito as Ohama, Kinuyo Tanaka as Miyagi, Masayuki Mori as Genjurô, Eitarō Ozawa as Tôbei and more.
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