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The Lovers' Exile

19801h 27mMarty Gross
IMDb 7.2

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An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).

Drama
Based On Play Or MusicalJoruriMonzaemon Chikamatsu

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What is The Lovers' Exile (1980) about?

An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).

Who stars in The Lovers' Exile?

The Lovers' Exile stars Tamao Yoshida (Chubei, a clerk), Minosuke Yoshida (Umegawa, a prostitute), Kanjuro Kiritake (Hachiemon, Chubei's friend; Magoemon, Chubei's father), Oritaya Takemoto (Scene I Joruri Reciter), Enza Tsuruzawa (Scene I Samisen Player). The film was directed by Marty Gross.

How long is The Lovers' Exile?

The Lovers' Exile has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980.

Is The Lovers' Exile worth watching?

The Lovers' Exile holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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