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The Makioka Sisters
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The Makioka Sisters

1959-01-14 · 105 min · ★ 8.5

Drama

Based on the famous novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, this is a story of the four sisters of the ancient and reputable Makioka family of Osaka.

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Directors
Kōji Shima
Production companies
Daiei Film
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yukiko TodorokiYukiko Todoroki
Machiko KyōMachiko Kyō
Fujiko YamamotoFujiko Yamamoto
Junko KanoJunko Kano
Kinzō ShinKinzō Shin
Kyū SazankaKyū Sazanka
Keizō KawasakiKeizō Kawasaki
Jun NegamiJun Negami
Kenji SugawaraKenji Sugawara
Eiji FunakoshiEiji Funakoshi
Kumeko UrabeKumeko Urabe
Kuniko MiyakeKuniko Miyake
Yoshirō Kitahara
Fujio HarumotoFujio Harumoto
Chieko MurataChieko Murata
Hisako TakihanaHisako Takihana
Yasuko KawakamiYasuko Kawakami
Yoshiko FujitaYoshiko Fujita
Noriko HodakaNoriko Hodaka
Yuko YashioYuko Yashio

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