Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
(1985)
7.9
PixlRun
On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world.
Country
Japan
Original language
English, Japanese
Runtime
2h 01min
Premiere
1985-09-20
Box office
$437,547
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
Paul Schrader
Cinematography
John Bailey
Editor
Michael Chandler
Producers
Tom Luddy, Mataichirô Yamamoto
Production
Lucasfilm Ltd. · American Zoetrope · Filmlink International
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IMDb
7.9
RT
79
Meta
84
The Lens on Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Live Commentary
The Lens Responds
All cast & crew
Ken Ogata
Yukio Mishima
Kenji Sawada
Osamu
Toshiyuki Nagashima
Isao
Masayuki Shionoya
Morita
Hiroshi Mikami
Cadet #1
Junya Fukuda
Cadet #2
Yuu Tokui
Cadet #3
Director
Paul SchraderCinematography
John BaileyEditor
Michael ChandlerProducers
Tom Luddy, Mataichirô YamamotoPhotos
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?
Paul Schrader directed Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters in 1985.
What is the IMDb rating?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from 16,296 votes.
Where can I watch Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
How long is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters has a runtime of 2h 01min (121 minutes).
How much did Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters earn at the box office?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters earned $437,547 worldwide.