Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters 1985
“On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Networks
- Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, Filmlink International
What is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 20, 1985
- Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, Filmlink International
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~121 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, Filmlink International
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Overview
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, Filmlink International. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A stylized portrait of Japan’s famed writer intertwining his novels and final days.”
- Directed by Paul Schrader
- Score by Philip Glass
- Blends Mishima’s fiction with his real-life events
- Non‑linear, experimental structure may challenge some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy visually inventive biographical dramas that merge literature with history.
The film contains mature themes and intense dramatizations, suited for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?
The film was directed by Paul Schrader.
Which notable producers were involved?
Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas served as executive producers.
Who composed the musical score?
The score was composed by Philip Glass.
What is the film’s narrative approach?
It combines dramatizations of three of Mishima’s novels with a depiction of the events of November 25, 1970.
Who stars as Yukio Mishima?
Ken Ogata portrays Yukio Mishima.
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