Lord for a Night
Originally released in 1946. Lord for a Night is a drama film. directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
Starring Kazuo Hasegawa, Hideko Takamine, and Susumu Fujita
Synopsis
In 1887, two businessmen, Echigo-ya and Kitahara, compete for railroad construction authorization from the government. The minister states that a local noble must not object, and his missing younger brother is the only one who could sway him. Meanwhile, Omitsu, a hotel employee tired of Echigo-ya’s wife’s arrogance, teams up with Kitahara to stage a scheme where a vagrant young man pretends to be the noble’s lost brother, aiming to trick and embarrass the wealthy woman.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lord for a Night about?
In 1887, two businessmen, Echigo-ya and Kitahara, compete for railroad construction authorization from the government. The minister states that a local noble must not object, and his missing younge...
Who directed Lord for a Night?
Lord for a Night was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
How long is Lord for a Night?
Lord for a Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Lord for a Night released?
Lord for a Night was released on July 11, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lord for a Night?
The main cast of Lord for a Night includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Hideko Takamine, Susumu Fujita, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Isuzu Yamada.