The Temple of the Golden Pavillion (1976)
Original title: 金閣寺
The Temple of the Golden Pavillion is a 1976 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Yoichi Takabayashi, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Toshio Shiba, Katsuhiko Yokomitsu and Yoshie Shimamura.
The story takes place during the end of the Pacific War and the aftermath period and it focuses on Mizoguchi, who is the son of a Buddhist Priest. When his father dies, he’s sent to the Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. Mizoguchi is physically unattractive and becomes, in some way, jealous of the beautiful Temple that he loves so much.
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What is The Temple of the Golden Pavillion about?
The story takes place during the end of the Pacific War and the aftermath period and it focuses on Mizoguchi, who is the son of a Buddhist Priest. When his father dies, he’s sent to the Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. Mizoguchi is physically unattractive and becomes, in some way, jealous of the beautiful Temple that he loves so much.
When was The Temple of the Golden Pavillion released?
The Temple of the Golden Pavillion was released on 17 July 1976.
How long is The Temple of the Golden Pavillion?
The Temple of the Golden Pavillion runs 1h 50m.
Who made The Temple of the Golden Pavillion?
The Temple of the Golden Pavillion was directed by Yoichi Takabayashi.