Osaka Elegy (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1936, Osaka Elegy is a drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Ayako becomes the mistress of her boss so she can pay her father's debt and prevent him from going to prison for embezzlement.
Who’s in it. Osaka Elegy stars Isuzu Yamada as Ayako Murai, Chiyoko Ôkura as Sachiko Murai, Shinpachirō Asaka as Hiroshi Murai and Benkei Shiganoya as Sonosuke Asai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Osaka Elegy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Osaka Elegy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Osaka Elegy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Osaka Elegy (1936)?
- In US, Osaka Elegy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Osaka Elegy worth watching?
- Osaka Elegy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Osaka Elegy?
- Osaka Elegy stars Isuzu Yamada, Chiyoko Ôkura, Shinpachirō Asaka, Benkei Shiganoya and Yōko Umemura.
- When was Osaka Elegy released?
- Osaka Elegy was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.