The Crucified Lovers (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1954, The Crucified Lovers is a drama and romance film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, running about 102 minutes. “The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 17th century Kyoto, Osan is married to Ishun, a wealthy miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is falsely accused of having an affair with the best worker, Mohei, the pair flee the city and declare their love for each other. Ishun orders his men to find them, and separate them to avoid public humiliation.
Who’s in it. The Crucified Lovers stars Kazuo Hasegawa as Mohei, Kyōko Kagawa as Osan, Eitarō Shindō as Ishun and Eitarō Ozawa as Sukeemon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Crucified Lovers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crucified Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crucified Lovers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crucified Lovers (1954)?
- In US, The Crucified Lovers is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crucified Lovers worth watching?
- The Crucified Lovers holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Crucified Lovers?
- The Crucified Lovers stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō, Eitarō Ozawa and Yôko Minamida.