Chikamatsu Monogatari

When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.

Tagline

“The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Kenji Mizoguchi

Original Language

JA

What is Chikamatsu Monogatari about?

When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.

Who directed Chikamatsu Monogatari?

Chikamatsu Monogatari was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.

When was Chikamatsu Monogatari released?

Chikamatsu Monogatari was released on November 23, 1954.

How long is Chikamatsu Monogatari?

Chikamatsu Monogatari has a runtime of 1h 42m.

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