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The Love of the Actress Sumako

Aug 16, 1947 · 1h 36m
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Stage director Shimamura, who is bringing western theatre to Japan, falls in love with outspoken actress Sumako Matsui, and leaves his family to be with her, while trying to keep his Art Theatre solvent.

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CAST

Kinuyo Tanaka
Sumako Matsui
So Yamamura
Hôgetsu Shimamura
Kikue Mōri
Chieko Higashiyama
Kyōko Asagiri
Eijirō Tōno
Teruko Kishi
Eitarō Ozawa
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi

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Status
Released
Original language
JA
Budget
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Production
Shochiku
Country
JP
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