Where did Sharaku go? (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film

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Released in 1968, Where did Sharaku go? is a drama and tv movie film directed by Toshio Endo, running about 53 minutes.

What it’s about. Writer Jippensha Ikku hears Tsutaya Juzaburo, a wholesaler of picture books, mutter on his deathbed, "Where has Sharaku gone?" He begins to figure out the true identity of Sharaku, who disappeared after about 150 portraits of actors he created came out.

Who’s in it. Where did Sharaku go? stars Kei Satō as Tōshūsai Sharaku, Isao Yamagata as Juzaburo Tsutaya, Kyôko Kishida as Oharu Tsutaya and Shigeru Tsuyuguchi as Jippensha Ikku, among others.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Where did Sharaku go? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Where did Sharaku go? (1968)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Where did Sharaku go? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Where did Sharaku go??
Where did Sharaku go? stars Kei Satō, Isao Yamagata, Kyôko Kishida, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi and Tsutomu Yamazaki.
When was Where did Sharaku go? released?
Where did Sharaku go? was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.