The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939)

About The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

Where can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum stars Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori, Kōkichi Takada, Kinnosuke Takamatsu, Gonjurô Kawarazaki.

Who directed The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.

How long is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum has a runtime of 2h 24m.

What is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum about?

In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully joins him.