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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

"On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world."

September 20, 1985 2h 1m 7.8/10 (334 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a drama film. directed by Paul Schrader. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Ken Ogata, Kenji Sawada, and Bandō Mitsugorō X

Synopsis

A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 20, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 2h 1m 121 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (334 votes)
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Budget $5M Production budget
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Box Office $502.8K 0.1x return
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$502,758

Production Companies

  • Lucasfilm Ltd.
  • American Zoetrope
  • Filmlink International

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters about?

A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.

Who directed Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters was directed by Paul Schrader.

How long is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).

When was Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters released?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters was released on September 20, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

The main cast of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters includes Ken Ogata, Kenji Sawada, Bandō Mitsugorō X, Toshiyuki Nagashima, Masayuki Shionoya.

Is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters worth watching?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 334 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.