The Way of Drama
1944, Japanese. Directed by Mikio Naruse.
The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical styles like those used by amateur actors to dramatise contemporary events.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 11 May 1944
- Original title
- 芝居道
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Toshio Yasumi
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What The Way of Drama is based on
The Way of Drama is adapted from a novel.
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The Way of Drama runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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The Way of Drama isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 May 1944. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Way of Drama?
The Way of Drama (1944) was directed by Mikio Naruse and stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Isuzu Yamada, Roppa Furukawa.
What is The Way of Drama based on?
The Way of Drama is adapted from a novel.