The Most Beautiful
Originally released in 1944. The Most Beautiful is a drama/war film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Takashi Shimura, Shōji Kiyokawa, and Ichirō Sugai
Synopsis
Young women at a precision optics factory in wartime Japan push to exceed production quotas, enduring illness, injury, and personal hardship to “serve the country.” Led by Tsuru Watanabe, they fight fatigue and setbacks to keep their line moving—even when duty collides with grief.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (53 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Takashi Shimura
as Chief Goro Ishida
Shōji Kiyokawa
as Soichi Yoshikawa, Chief of General Affairs Section
Ichirō Sugai
as Ken Shinda, Chief of Labor Section
Takako Irie
as Noriko Mizushima, dorm mother
Yôko Yaguchi
as Tsuru Watanabe, president of women workers
Sayuri Tanima
as Yuriko Tanimura, vice president of women workers
Sachiko Ozaki
as Sachiko Yamazaki
Shizuko Nishigaki
as Fusae Nishioka
Asako Suzuki
as Asako Suzumura
Haruko Toyama
as Masako Koyama
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Most Beautiful about?
Young women at a precision optics factory in wartime Japan push to exceed production quotas, enduring illness, injury, and personal hardship to “serve the country.” Led by Tsuru Watanabe, they ...
Who directed The Most Beautiful?
The Most Beautiful was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is The Most Beautiful?
The Most Beautiful has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Most Beautiful released?
The Most Beautiful was released on April 13, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Most Beautiful?
The main cast of The Most Beautiful includes Takashi Shimura, Shōji Kiyokawa, Ichirō Sugai, Takako Irie, Yôko Yaguchi.