Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
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.
Critics Sentiment
Mishima addresses garrison soldiers asking them to restore Emperor
Mishima develops extremist traditionalism and establishes the Tatenokai
The film dips during Mishima's political development but soars in the final act as his ideology leads to dramatic action.
Critics consistently praised the film's stunning visual artistry and innovative structure, particularly the novel dramatizations. While some found Mishima's nationalism difficult to connect with, most were captivated by the film's artistic achievement and powerful ending. The consensus viewed it as a unique cinematic experience that successfully merged biography with literary adaptation.
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Ken Ogata
Yukio Mishima
Kenji Sawada
Osamu
Bandō Mitsugorō X
Mizoguchi
Toshiyuki Nagashima
Isao
Masayuki Shionoya
Morita
Hiroshi Mikami
Cadet #1
Junya Fukuda
Cadet #2
Yuu Tokui
Cadet #3
Junkichi Orimoto
General Mashita
Naoko Ohtani
Mother
Go Riju
Mishima, age 18-19
Masato Aizawa
Mishima, age 9-14
Yuki Nagahara
Mishima, age 5
Kyuzo Kobayashi
Literary Friend
Yuki Kitazume
Dancing Friend
Haruko Katō
Grandmother
Hisako Manda
Mariko
Naomi Oki
First Girl
Miki Takakura
Second Girl
Imari Tsuji
Madame
Crew
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