写楽 (1995): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1995 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1995, 写楽 is a drama and historie film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 140 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. 写楽 stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Tonbo, Shima Iwashita as Okan, Frankie Sakai as Tsutaya and Tsurutarō Kataoka as Ikugorō, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, 写楽 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 写楽 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 写楽 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch 写楽 (1995)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 写楽 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 写楽 worth watching?
写楽 holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 写楽?
写楽 stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Shima Iwashita, Frankie Sakai, Tsurutarō Kataoka and Shirō Sano.
When was 写楽 released?
写楽 was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.