Chikamatsu Monogatari 1954
“The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Network
- Daiei Film
What is Chikamatsu Monogatari?
Chikamatsu Monogatari is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 23, 1954
- Studios
- Daiei Film
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~102 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Daiei Film
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Overview
Chikamatsu Monogatari is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Daiei Film. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A scrollmaker’s wife flees false scandal, discovering love on the run.”
- Rich 17th‑century Kyoto setting
- Explores love amid social accusation
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kenji Mizoguchi
- Reflects 1950s filmmaking style, which may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic Japanese period dramas that blend romance with social tension.
The film’s themes of accusation and forbidden love suit mature viewers.
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Who directed Chikamatsu Monogatari?
Kenji Mizoguchi directed the film.
When was Chikamatsu Monogatari released?
It was released in 1954.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes.
What genres does Chikamatsu Monogatari belong to?
It is classified as drama and romance.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A 17th‑century Kyoto scrollmaker’s wife is falsely accused of an affair, prompting her and the employee to flee and fall in love.
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