Movie

Beauty the Enemy

★ 9.0(1)19591h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Yasuzō Masumura
Release date: 1959-08-12
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film

About Beauty the Enemy

Beauty the Enemy is a 1959 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Yasuzō Masumura, starring Ayako Wakao, Fujiko Yamamoto and Hiroshi Kawaguchi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beauty the Enemy in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In a rural district of Tokyo, the owner of a farm is abandoned by his two daughters who are attracted to the life of the big city.

Cast

Ayako Wakao

Keiko Yoshino

Fujiko Yamamoto

Kikue Yoshino

Hiroshi Kawaguchi

Tadao Shimizu

Hitomi Nozoe

Kaoru Shimizu

Haruko Sugimura

Fusa Yoshino

Keizō Kawasaki

Shusaku Tanimura

Mantarō Ushio

Fumiko's father

Fumiko Murata

Fumiko's mother

Shintarō Katsu

Fujikawa

Chieko Murata

Okume

Kazuko Miyagawa

Harue's daughter

Shō Natsuki

Shimokawa

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beauty the Enemy in South Africa?+

Beauty the Enemy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Beauty the Enemy on Netflix?+

Beauty the Enemy is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Beauty the Enemy?+

Beauty the Enemy has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Beauty the Enemy?+

Beauty the Enemy stars Ayako Wakao, Fujiko Yamamoto, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Hitomi Nozoe and Haruko Sugimura.

When did Beauty the Enemy come out?+

Beauty the Enemy is a 1959 movie directed by Yasuzō Masumura.

What genre is Beauty the Enemy?+

Beauty the Enemy is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Beauty the Enemy?+

Beauty the Enemy was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.