The Lovers' Exile
1980, English. Directed by Marty Gross.
An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Marty GrossDirector
- Tamao YoshidaChubei, a clerk
- Minosuke YoshidaUmegawa, a prostitute
- Kanjuro KiritakeHachiemon, Chubei's friend; Magoemon, Chubei's father
- Oritaya TakemotoScene I Joruri Reciter
- Enza TsuruzawaScene I Samisen Player
- Koshijidayu TakemotoScene II Jaruri Reciter
- Seiji TsuruzawaScene II Samisen Player
- Mojidayu TakemotoScene III Jaruri Reciter
- Kishi NozawaScene III Samisen Player
Details
- Released
- 2 July 1980
- Country
- Canada, Japan
- Written by
- Marty Gross
- Budget
- $262K
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What The Lovers' Exile is based on
The Lovers' Exile is adapted from a play or musical.
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How long is The Lovers' Exile?
The Lovers' Exile runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is The Lovers' Exile on?
The Lovers' Exile isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 July 1980. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lovers' Exile?
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Who directed The Lovers' Exile?
The Lovers' Exile (1980) was directed by Marty Gross and stars Tamao Yoshida, Minosuke Yoshida, Kanjuro Kiritake.
What is The Lovers' Exile based on?
The Lovers' Exile is adapted from a play or musical.