Elegant Beast
Originally released in 1962. Elegant Beast is a drama/crime film. directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
Starring Ayako Wakao, Yūnosuke Itō, and Hisano Yamaoka
Synopsis
A greedy, materialistic family attempts to cover-up the embezzlement committed by the son while keeping their other schemes active. They discover there are other, equally conniving players involved.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (17 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ayako Wakao
as Yukie Mitani, the agent's accountant
Yūnosuke Itō
as Tokizo Maeda, ex soldier
Hisano Yamaoka
as Yoshino, Tokizo's wife
Yūko Hamada
as Tomoko, Tokizo's daughter
Eiji Funakoshi
as Eisaku Kamiya, the tax collector
Shoichi Ozawa
as Pinosaku, the singer
Hideo Takamatsu
as Ichiro Katori, Talent agents manager
Kyū Sazanka
as Shuntaro Yoshizawa, Writer
Chōchō Miyako
as Yuki
Manamitsu Kawabata
as Minoru, Tokizo's son
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elegant Beast about?
A greedy, materialistic family attempts to cover-up the embezzlement committed by the son while keeping their other schemes active. They discover there are other, equally conniving players involved.
Who directed Elegant Beast?
Elegant Beast was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
How long is Elegant Beast?
Elegant Beast has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Elegant Beast released?
Elegant Beast was released on December 26, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elegant Beast?
The main cast of Elegant Beast includes Ayako Wakao, Yūnosuke Itō, Hisano Yamaoka, Yūko Hamada, Eiji Funakoshi.