Actress (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film
Released in 1947, Actress is a drama film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Sumako, a country girl, becomes a great actress with the help of Hogetsu,a scholar who brought some of European realism to the Japan's stage. The relationship leads to the end of his marriage and the breakup of his Arts Society. This is another version of Kenji Mizoguchi's film "The Love of Sumako the Actress" ("Joyû Sumako no koi"), from the same year. Both tells the story of the famous actress Sumako Mitsui (1886-1919), considered the first great modern theater actress in Japan. Mizoguchi himself is said to have preferred Kinugasa's version.
Who’s in it. Actress stars Isuzu Yamada as Sumako Matsui, Yoshi Hijikata as Hōgetsu Shimamura, Ranko Akagi as Mrs. Itsuko and Noriko Sengoku as daughter Kuniko, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Actress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Actress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Actress (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Actress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Actress?
- Actress stars Isuzu Yamada, Yoshi Hijikata, Ranko Akagi, Noriko Sengoku and Fusako Fujima.
- When was Actress released?
- Actress was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.