The Life of Oharu (1952)
Original title: 西鶴一代女
The Life of Oharu is a 1952 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, with a running time of 2h 16m. It stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura and Ichirō Sugai.
During the Edo Period, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
Quick answers
What is The Life of Oharu about?
During the Edo Period, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
When was The Life of Oharu released?
The Life of Oharu was released on 17 April 1952.
How long is The Life of Oharu?
The Life of Oharu runs 2h 16m.
Who made The Life of Oharu?
The Life of Oharu was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Where can I watch The Life of Oharu?
The Life of Oharu is available on Criterion Channel, Fawesome and Plex.
Where to watch The Life of Oharu
Stream: Criterion Channel
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Plex
Cast
- Kinuyo Tanaka as Oharu
- Tsukie Matsuura as Tomo
- Ichirō Sugai as Shinzaemon
- Hisako Yamane as Lady Matsudaira
- Toshirō Mifune as Katsunosuke
- Jūkichi Uno as Yakichi Ogiya
- Eitarō Shindō as Kahe Sasaya
- Akira Ōizumi as Fumikichi
- Masao Shimizu as Kikuoji
- Daisuke Katō as Tasaburo Hishiya
- Toranosuke Ogawa as Yoshioka
- Eijirō Yanagi as Counterfeiter