Movie

The Life of Oharu

★ 7.7(196)19522h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Release date: 1952-04-17
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Koi Productions

The Life of Oharu — trailer

About The Life of Oharu

The Life of Oharu is a 1952 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura and Ichirō Sugai. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 196 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Life of Oharu in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During the Edo Period, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.

Cast

Kinuyo Tanaka

Oharu

Tsukie Matsuura

Tomo

Ichirō Sugai

Shinzaemon

Hisako Yamane

Lady Matsudaira

Toshirō Mifune

Katsunosuke

Jūkichi Uno

Yakichi Ogiya

Eitarō Shindō

Kahe Sasaya

Akira Ōizumi

Fumikichi

Masao Shimizu

Kikuoji

Daisuke Katō

Tasaburo Hishiya

Toranosuke Ogawa

Yoshioka

Eijirō Yanagi

Counterfeiter

Themes & keywords

prostitutebased on novel or bookdespaircourtesanbanishmentconcubinememorytold in flashbackforced prostitutionnoblewomanshameedo periodfeudal lordfeudal japan17th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Life of Oharu in France?+

The Life of Oharu 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 Life of Oharu on Netflix?+

The Life of Oharu is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Life of Oharu?+

The Life of Oharu has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Who stars in The Life of Oharu?+

The Life of Oharu stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirō Sugai, Hisako Yamane and Toshirō Mifune.

When did The Life of Oharu come out?+

The Life of Oharu is a 1952 movie directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.

What genre is The Life of Oharu?+

The Life of Oharu is Drama film.

Who directed The Life of Oharu?+

The Life of Oharu was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.