An Actor's Revenge
Seen it?1963 | 114 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
In Edo Japan, a kabuki actor seeks revenge against the three men who drove his parents to their deaths years ago.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kon Ichikawa
- Kazuo HasegawaYukinojo Nakamura / Yamitaro the Thief
- Fujiko YamamotoOhatsu
- Ayako WakaoNamiji
- Eiji FunakoshiHeima Kadokura
- Naritoshi HayashiMukuzu
- Eijirō YanagiHiromi-ya
- Chūsha IchikawaKikunojo Nakamura
- Saburo DateKawaguchi-ya
- Jun HamamuraIsshosai
- Kikue MōriCruel Old Woman