Movie

A Woman's Life

★ 8.0(1)19621h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Yasuzō Masumura
Release date: 1962-11-18
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film

About A Woman's Life

A Woman's Life is a 1962 movie, directed by Yasuzō Masumura, starring Machiko Kyō, Chieko Higashiyama and Masaya Takahashi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Woman's Life in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.

Cast

Machiko Kyō

Kei Nunobiki

Chieko Higashiyama

Shizu Tsutsumi

Masaya Takahashi

Shintaro Tsutsumi

Jirō Tamiya

Eiji Tsutsumi

Yōko Uraji

Souko Tsutsumi

Yuko Miki

Fumi Tsutsumi

Eitarō Ozawa

Shosuke Tsutsumi

Junko Kano

Tomoei Tsutsumi

Jun Osanai

Seizo Nomura

Kōichi Itō

Inose

Jun Hamamura

Miyoshi

Fumiko Murata

Okura

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Woman's Life in United Kingdom?+

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How long is A Woman's Life?+

A Woman's Life has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in A Woman's Life?+

A Woman's Life stars Machiko Kyō, Chieko Higashiyama, Masaya Takahashi, Jirō Tamiya and Yōko Uraji.

When did A Woman's Life come out?+

A Woman's Life is a 1962 movie directed by Yasuzō Masumura.

Who directed A Woman's Life?+

A Woman's Life was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.