The Last Dance

The Last Dance

Release Date: 1993-05-29

Overview: A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.

Rating: 6.6 / 10

Cast

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

as Buhei Mukai

Masahiko Tsugawa

Masahiko Tsugawa

as Dr. Koichiro Ogata

Nobuko Miyamoto

Nobuko Miyamoto

as Mariko

Yoshiki Arizono

Yoshiki Arizono

as Film Staff

Tokie Hidari

Tokie Hidari

as Patient's Wife

Crew

  • Jūzō Itami - Writer

  • Jūzō Itami - Director

  • Akira Suzuki - Editor

  • Seigo Hosogoe - Producer

  • Rikiya Sô - Makeup Artist

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