A Design for Dying
Originally released in 1961. A Design for Dying is a drama film. directed by Kozaburo Yoshimura.
Starring Machiko Kyō, Junko Kano, and Tamao Nakamura
Synopsis
Shikiko Oba is nimble with her fingers and teaches dressmaking and designing. Among her pupils are Rinko, Katsumi and Tomie. Ginshiro, who is as shrewd as the shrewdest of the older generation of dyed-in-the-wool Osaka businessmen, steps into picture and Shikiko soon feels that he is indispensable to her. But the advent of a man in their midst breaks up the harmony that has existed among the four women, as gradually he forces himself on them with promises of love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Design for Dying about?
Shikiko Oba is nimble with her fingers and teaches dressmaking and designing. Among her pupils are Rinko, Katsumi and Tomie. Ginshiro, who is as shrewd as the shrewdest of the older generation of ...
Who directed A Design for Dying?
A Design for Dying was directed by Kozaburo Yoshimura.
How long is A Design for Dying?
A Design for Dying has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was A Design for Dying released?
A Design for Dying was released on June 28, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Design for Dying?
The main cast of A Design for Dying includes Machiko Kyō, Junko Kano, Tamao Nakamura, Ayako Wakao, Jirō Tamiya.