Actress
Originally released in 1947. Actress is a drama film. directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
Starring Isuzu Yamada, Yoshi Hijikata, and Ranko Akagi
Synopsis
Sumako, a country girl, becomes a great actress with the help of Hogetsu,a scholar who brought some of European realism to the Japan's stage. The relationship leads to the end of his marriage and the breakup of his Arts Society. This is another version of Kenji Mizoguchi's film "The Love of Sumako the Actress" ("Joyû Sumako no koi"), from the same year. Both tells the story of the famous actress Sumako Mitsui (1886-1919), considered the first great modern theater actress in Japan. Mizoguchi himself is said to have preferred Kinugasa's version.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Isuzu Yamada
as Sumako Matsui
Yoshi Hijikata
as Hōgetsu Shimamura
Ranko Akagi
as Mrs. Itsuko
Noriko Sengoku
as daughter Kuniko
Fusako Fujima
as Chika, Itoko's mother
Hajime Izu
as Tetsuo Mizushima
Eitarō Shindō
as Dr. Okubo
Shin Date
as Kiyozumi
Kenji Susukida
as Keisuke Fukuhara
Tatsuya Ishiguro
as Yozo Hirai
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Actress about?
Sumako, a country girl, becomes a great actress with the help of Hogetsu,a scholar who brought some of European realism to the Japan's stage. The relationship leads to the end of his marriage and t...
Who directed Actress?
Actress was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
How long is Actress?
Actress has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Actress released?
Actress was released on December 29, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Actress?
The main cast of Actress includes Isuzu Yamada, Yoshi Hijikata, Ranko Akagi, Noriko Sengoku, Fusako Fujima.