Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (キネマの天地) 37 years old

A happy movie about movies. What better entertainment?

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies

The environment and the movie stars at a Japanese film studio in the early '30s are recreated in this drama that looks back on a distinctive period in cinematic history. Using celebrated director Yasujiro Ozu as a model, fictional director Ogata discovers a new female star quite by accident. Koharu Tanaka works selling candy at a studio theater when she is given a part as a bit player. After the studio's top leading lady is embroiled in a scandal, Koharu is suddenly thrust into the limelight when she replaces her in a film and gains instant fame and fortune. But the going is not always easy, and she soon seeks help from unexpected quarters.

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Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies Cast

Name Character
Kiichi Nakai He was 24, now 62 years old as Kenjiro Shimada
Chishu Ryu He was 82, 88 years old when he died
Chieko Baisho She was 45, now 82 years old
Kiyoshi Atsumi He was 58, 68 years old when he died as Kihachi

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies Crew

Name Department
Yoji Yamada as Director. He was 54 (now 92) years old Directing
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Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (37 years)

A happy movie about movies. What better entertainment?

  • Release day: Saturday, August 02, 1986
  • Runtime: 135 minutes