Movie

The Empty Table

★ 6.5(4)19852h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Release date: 1985-11-01
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan

About The Empty Table

The Empty Table is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Masaki Kobayashi, starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Mayumi Ogawa and Kie Nakai. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Empty Table in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

One year after the Kidojis' eldest son Otohiko was arrested for his part in a terrorist kidnapping, which resulted in multiple deaths, all the other perpetrators' parents have either resigned from their professional positions or taken their own lives, Nobuyuki Kidoji remains adamant that he is not responsible for his son's actions.

Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai

Nobuyuki Kidoji

Mayumi Ogawa

Yumiko Kidoji

Kie Nakai

Tamae Kidoji

Kiichi Nakai

Otohiko Kidoji

Shinobu Otake

Miyoko Asano

Azusa Mano

Kanae Sawaki

Daisuke Ryū

Akira Sawaki

Takayuki Takemoto

Osamu Kidoji

Toru Masuoka

Asao Sano

Toyoto Fukuda

Akiji Kobayashi

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Empty Table in France?+

The Empty Table is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Empty Table on Netflix?+

The Empty Table is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Empty Table?+

The Empty Table has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in The Empty Table?+

The Empty Table stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Mayumi Ogawa, Kie Nakai, Kiichi Nakai and Shinobu Otake.

When did The Empty Table come out?+

The Empty Table is a 1985 movie directed by Masaki Kobayashi.

What genre is The Empty Table?+

The Empty Table is Drama film.

Who directed The Empty Table?+

The Empty Table was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.