Villon's Wife
Originally released in 2009. Villon's Wife is a drama/romance film. directed by Kichitaro Negishi.
Starring Tadanobu Asano, Takako Matsu, and Shigeru Muroi
Synopsis
This enticing period melodrama depicts a long-suffering woman's relationship with her brilliant but self-destructive writer husband in postwar Tokyo. Based on a semi-autobiographical 1947 novel by Osamu Dazai, the story centers less on the womanizing, heavy-drinking, suicidal hero than on the wife who loves him. Written by Palm Springs International Film Festival
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Fuji Television Network
- PAPADO Music Publishers
- Shinchosha Company
- Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp.
- Film Makers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Villon's Wife about?
This enticing period melodrama depicts a long-suffering woman's relationship with her brilliant but self-destructive writer husband in postwar Tokyo. Based on a semi-autobiographical 1947 novel by ...
Who directed Villon's Wife?
Villon's Wife was directed by Kichitaro Negishi.
How long is Villon's Wife?
Villon's Wife has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Villon's Wife released?
Villon's Wife was released on October 10, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Villon's Wife?
The main cast of Villon's Wife includes Tadanobu Asano, Takako Matsu, Shigeru Muroi, Masatô Ibu, Satoshi Tsumabuki.