Sharaku
A crippled kabuki player is taken into a strolling company of itinerant actors. An influential publisher notices his honest, bold drawings, and nurtures him despite persecution and betrayal. The film explores the eternal relationship between artist and producer, and describes the emanicipation of a man who refuses to let himself become the plaything of power and money.
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Sharaku
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 2, 1995
Runtime
2h 20m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
61%
Original Title
写楽
Production Companies
TSUTAYA Group, hyogensha, TV Asahi, Seiyu
Director
Masahiro Shinoda
Description
A crippled kabuki player is taken into a strolling company of itinerant actors. An influential publisher notices his honest, bold drawings, and nurtures him despite persecution and betrayal. The film explores the eternal relationship between artist and producer, and describes the emanicipation of a man who refuses to let himself become the plaything of power and money.
Cast
Crew
Trailer
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