May 24, 1975
150 min
Full-HD

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director (1975)

In 39 interviews with actors and actresses, writers, producers and staff members, interspersed with film excerpts and stills, Shindō recounts the life and career of his friend and mentor Mizoguchi.

Takako Irie

Self

Daisuke Itō

Self

Kyōko Kagawa

Self

Matsutarō Kawaguchi

Self

Michiyo Kogure

Self

Machiko Kyō

Self

Yasuzō Masumura

Self

Kazuo Miyagawa

Self

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