The Funeral
"…A deadly comedy."
Originally released in 1984. The Funeral is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jūzō Itami. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, and Kin Sugai
Synopsis
When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (48 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Wabisuke Inoue
Nobuko Miyamoto
as Chizuko Amamiya
Kin Sugai
as Kikue Amamiya
Hideji Ōtaki
as Shinkichi Amamiya
Isao Bitō
as Shigeru
Midori Ebina
as Kiyo
Nekohachi Edoya
as Ebihara
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Small Old Man
Hideo Fukuhara
as TV Studio Guard
Hiroko Futaba
as Shokichi's Wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Itami Productions
- New Century Producers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Funeral about?
When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
Who directed The Funeral?
The Funeral was directed by Jūzō Itami.
How long is The Funeral?
The Funeral has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Funeral released?
The Funeral was released on November 17, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Funeral?
The main cast of The Funeral includes Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kin Sugai, Hideji Ōtaki, Isao Bitō.