Movie

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

★ 7.8(128)19392h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Release date: 1939-10-13
Runtime: 2h 24m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

About The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is a 1939 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, starring Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori and Kōkichi Takada. It has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 128 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully joins him.

Cast

Shōtarō Hanayagi

Kikunosuke Onoue

Kakuko Mori

Otoku

Kōkichi Takada

Fukusuke Nakamura

Kinnosuke Takamatsu

Matsusuke Onoue

Gonjurô Kawarazaki

Kikugoro Onoue

Benkei Shiganoya

Masseur Genshun

Kikuko Hanaoka

Geisha Konaka

Nobuko Fushimi

Geisha Eiryu

Ichiro Yuki

Hotel lodger

Tokusaburo Arashi

Shikan Nakamura

Yōko Umemura

Osata

Ryôtarô Kawanami

Eiju Dayu

Themes & keywords

forbidden loveosaka, japantokyo, japankabuki19th centuryadopted sontheatrical troupe

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in Malaysia?+

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Malaysia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum on Netflix?+

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?+

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

Who stars in The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?+

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum stars Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori, Kōkichi Takada, Kinnosuke Takamatsu and Gonjurô Kawarazaki.

When did The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum come out?+

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is a 1939 movie directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.

What genre is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?+

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?+

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.