Storyline
A colourful study of theatrical life. Two acting troupes vie for the Kyoto market during the Genroku Era. Tojuro, an extremely popular actor, feels the limits to his acting when he sees his rival troupe put on a new type of play featuring its star, Nakamura. He has the famous Chikamatsu write a new play but cannot get used to the character he is to play in it.
Released
May 1938
Runtime
1h 29min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
Japanese
Production
Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.
Cast
