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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

R2h 1m1985Paul Schrader
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 84
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"On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world."

A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.

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SuicideIdentityPatriotismNationalismCoup D'etatAuthorArtLgbtGay ThemeFour Chapters

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) about?

A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.

Who stars in Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters stars Ken Ogata (Yukio Mishima), Kenji Sawada (Osamu), Bandō Mitsugorō X (Mizoguchi), Toshiyuki Nagashima (Isao), Masayuki Shionoya (Morita). The film was directed by Paul Schrader.

How long is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated R.

Is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters worth watching?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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