An Actor's Revenge (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1935, An Actor's Revenge is a drama and history film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. An onnagata (female impersonator) of a Kabuki troupe avenges his parents' deaths. Remade in 1963 as Yukinojô Henge.
Who’s in it. An Actor's Revenge stars Kazuo Hasegawa as Yokinojo, Yamitaro and Yokinojo's mother (as Chôjirô Hayashi), Tokusaburo Arashi as Kikunojō Nakamura, Kokuten Kōdō as Dobu and Akiko Chihaya as Namiji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, An Actor's Revenge has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Actor's Revenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Actor's Revenge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Actor's Revenge (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Actor's Revenge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Actor's Revenge worth watching?
- An Actor's Revenge holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Actor's Revenge?
- An Actor's Revenge stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Tokusaburo Arashi, Kokuten Kōdō, Akiko Chihaya and Naoe Fushimi.
- When was An Actor's Revenge released?
- An Actor's Revenge was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.