Tojuro's Love movie poster

Tojuro's Love

May 1, 1938 1h 29m

Originally released in 1938. Tojuro's Love is a drama film. directed by Kajirō Yamamoto. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kazuo Hasegawa, Takako Irie, and Kamatari Fujiwara

Synopsis

A colourful study of theatrical life. Two acting troupes vie for the Kyoto market during the Genroku Era. Tojuro, an extremely popular actor, feels the limits to his acting when he sees his rival troupe put on a new type of play featuring its star, Nakamura. He has the famous Chikamatsu write a new play but cannot get used to the character he is to play in it.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 1, 1938 87 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toho Eiga

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tojuro's Love about?

A colourful study of theatrical life. Two acting troupes vie for the Kyoto market during the Genroku Era. Tojuro, an extremely popular actor, feels the limits to his acting when he sees his rival t...

Who directed Tojuro's Love?

Tojuro's Love was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.

How long is Tojuro's Love?

Tojuro's Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Tojuro's Love released?

Tojuro's Love was released on May 1, 1938 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tojuro's Love?

The main cast of Tojuro's Love includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Takako Irie, Kamatari Fujiwara, Osamu Takizawa, Hideko Takamine.