The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully joins him.
Where to Watch
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Shōtarō Hanayagi
Kikunosuke Onoue
Kakuko Mori
Otoku
Kōkichi Takada
Fukusuke Nakamura
Kinnosuke Takamatsu
Matsusuke Onoue
Gonjurô Kawarazaki
Kikugoro Onoue
Benkei Shiganoya
Masseur Genshun
Kikuko Hanaoka
Geisha Konaka
Nobuko Fushimi
Geisha Eiryu
Ichiro Yuki
Hotel lodger
Tokusaburo Arashi
Shikan Nakamura
Yōko Umemura
Osata
Ryôtarô Kawanami
Eiju Dayu
In brief
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) is a romance, drama film. With an average rating of 7.8/10 from 133 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 24min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum online?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum runs 144 minutes (2h 24min).
What rating does The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum have?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 133 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum from?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was released in 1939.
