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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

"On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world."

7.819852h 1mJA
Drama

Directed by Paul Schrader

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

2h 1m

Language

JA

Release

September 20, 1985

Director

Paul Schrader

Official Trailer

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Overview

A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.

Cast

Ken Ogata

Ken Ogata

Yukio Mishima

Kenji Sawada

Kenji Sawada

Osamu

Bandō Mitsugorō X

Bandō Mitsugorō X

Mizoguchi

Toshiyuki Nagashima

Toshiyuki Nagashima

Isao

Masayuki Shionoya

Masayuki Shionoya

Morita

Hiroshi Mikami

Hiroshi Mikami

Cadet #1

Junya Fukuda

Junya Fukuda

Cadet #2

Yuu Tokui

Yuu Tokui

Cadet #3

Junkichi Orimoto

Junkichi Orimoto

General Mashita

Naoko Ohtani

Naoko Ohtani

Mother

Go Riju

Go Riju

Mishima, age 18-19

Masato Aizawa

Masato Aizawa

Mishima, age 9-14

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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