Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director
Cast
Kinuyo Tanaka Yoshikata Yoda 
Masashige Narusawa 
Kumeko Urabe Yoshikazu Hayashi Matsutarō Kawaguchi
Credits
Produced by: 
Kaneto Shindō
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director (1975) is a Japanese documentary directed by Kaneto Shindo. It won Best Japanese Film in the Kinema Junpo Awards in 1975. It stars Takako Irie, Daisuke Itō and Kyōko Kagawa. It runs 150 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (361 votes)
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