Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (キネマの天地) 38 years old
A happy movie about movies. What better entertainment?
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 63 years old | as Kenjiro Shimada |
| Chishu Ryu He was 82, 88 years old when he died | |
| Chieko Baisho She was 45, now 83 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 93) years old | Directing |
Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (38 years)
A happy movie about movies. What better entertainment?
- Release day: Saturday, August 02, 1986
- Runtime: 135 minutes