Ugetsu
1953, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Kenji MizoguchiDirector
- Machiko KyōLady Wakasa
- Mitsuko MitoOhama
- Kinuyo TanakaMiyagi
- Masayuki MoriGenjurô
- Eitarō OzawaTôbei
- Sugisaku AoyamaOld Priest
- Mitsusaburō RamonCaptain of Tamba Soldiers
- Ryōsuke KagawaVillage Master
- Kichijirō UedaShop Owner
- Shōzō NanbuShintô Priest
- Kikue MōriUkon
- Ryūzaburō MitsuokaSoldier
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1953
- Original title
- 雨月物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshikata Yoda, Hisakazu Tsuji
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Ugetsu: quick answers
Is Ugetsu worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 676 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ugetsu?
Ugetsu runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Ugetsu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ugetsu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Ugetsu suitable for kids?
Ugetsu is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Ugetsu?
If you liked Ugetsu, try Throne of Blood, Rashomon, Onibaba.
Who directed Ugetsu?
Ugetsu (1953) was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and stars Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito, Kinuyo Tanaka.