The Last Embrace
Originally released in 1953. The Last Embrace is a romance/drama film. directed by Masahiro Makino. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Toshirō Mifune, and Takashi Shimura
Synopsis
Yukiko Nogami is rescued during a mountain blizzard by handsome forester Shinkichi, and the two subsequently fall in love. But when Shinkichi dies in an avalanche, Yukiko leaves the mountains in despair and takes a job in a bar where she becomes deeply involved in the personal lives of several of the patrons. One day she thinks she sees Shinkichi alive, but it turns out to be a gangster named Hayakawa, a man on the run who bears an astonishing resemblance to Yukiko's lost love. Against her better judgment, she is drawn to help Hayakawa, though clearly danger follows him.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Yoshiko Yamaguchi
as Yukiko Nogami
Toshirō Mifune
as Shinkichi / Hayakawa
Takashi Shimura
as Watanabe (Nabesan)
Akihiko Hirata
as Yamaoka (Sandaime)
Hiroshi Koizumi
as Yoshikawa (Sampei)
Sachio Sakai
as Uchimura (Saboten)
Katsumi Tezuka
as Gangster
Seiji Miyaguchi
as Gangster
Ren Yamamoto
as Numaguchi (Kurochan)
Toyoko Takegawa
as Madame Natsuko
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Embrace about?
Yukiko Nogami is rescued during a mountain blizzard by handsome forester Shinkichi, and the two subsequently fall in love. But when Shinkichi dies in an avalanche, Yukiko leaves the mountains in de...
Who directed The Last Embrace?
The Last Embrace was directed by Masahiro Makino.
How long is The Last Embrace?
The Last Embrace has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Last Embrace released?
The Last Embrace was released on March 11, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Embrace?
The main cast of The Last Embrace includes Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Akihiko Hirata, Hiroshi Koizumi.