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Tojuro's Love (1938): cast, story & where to watch

1938 · Film

Tojuro's Love poster

Released in 1938, Tojuro's Love is a notable film directed by Kajirō Yamamoto, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. A colourful study of theatrical life. Two acting troupes vie for the Kyoto market during the Genroku Era. Tojuro, an extremely popular actor, feels the limits to his acting when he sees his rival troupe put on a new type of play featuring its star, Nakamura. He has the famous Chikamatsu write a new play but cannot get used to the character he is to play in it.

Who’s in it. Tojuro's Love stars Kazuo Hasegawa as Sakata Tojuro, Takako Irie, Kamatari Fujiwara and Osamu Takizawa, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tojuro's Love page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tojuro's Love (1938)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tojuro's Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Tojuro's Love?
Tojuro's Love stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Takako Irie, Kamatari Fujiwara, Osamu Takizawa and Hideko Takamine.
When was Tojuro's Love released?
Tojuro's Love was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.