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Utamaro's World (1977)

Movie ★ 5.6 140 min

Drama

Utamaro was an artist who lived in Edo (which was later to become modern-day Tokyo) in the late 18th century. This film, which has a complex and wide-ranging storyline, recreates the world of that time, as it appeared in Utamaro's paintings.

Akio Jissoji Director Masaru Takesue Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 17, 1977
Runtime
140 min
IMDb
tt0076864
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Cast

Shin Kishida Shin Kishida Utamaro Shingo Yamashiro Shingo Yamashiro Mikio Narita Mikio Narita Juzaburo Tsutaya Eiji Okada Eiji Okada Tanuma Ryōhei Uchida Ryōhei Uchida Tadao Nakamaru Tadao Nakamaru Shimizu Isao Tamagawa Isao Tamagawa Akiji Kobayashi Akiji Kobayashi Isao Bitō Isao Bitō Masami Horiuchi Masami Horiuchi Minori Terada Minori Terada Kantarō Suga Kantarō Suga Ben Hiura Ben Hiura Sumio Tomikawa Katsumi Muramatsu Katsumi Muramatsu Mikio Ozawa Kazuhiko Kura Sabu Kawahara Sabu Kawahara

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Frequently asked questions

What is Utamaro's World about?
Utamaro was an artist who lived in Edo (which was later to become modern-day Tokyo) in the late 18th century. This film, which has a complex and wide-ranging storyline, recreates the world of that time, as it appeared in Utamaro's paintings.
Who directed Utamaro's World?
Utamaro's World was directed by Akio Jissoji.
Who stars in Utamaro's World?
Utamaro's World stars Shin Kishida, Shingo Yamashiro, Mikio Narita, Eiji Okada.
When was Utamaro's World released?
Utamaro's World is a 1977 drama film.
Where can I watch Utamaro's World?
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