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The Funeral

19842h 5mJūzō Itami
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"…A deadly comedy."

When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.

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FuneralRitual

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Funeral (1984) about?

When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.

Who stars in The Funeral?

The Funeral stars Tsutomu Yamazaki (Wabisuke Inoue), Nobuko Miyamoto (Chizuko Amamiya), Kin Sugai (Kikue Amamiya), Hideji Ōtaki (Shinkichi Amamiya), Isao Bitō (Shigeru). The film was directed by Jūzō Itami.

How long is The Funeral?

The Funeral has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1984.

Is The Funeral worth watching?

The Funeral holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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