The Downfall of Osen
Jan 20, 1935 · 1h 27m
Director
Kenji MizoguchiOverview
In Tokyo, Osen is the servant girl of an unscrupulous antiques dealer, Kumazawa, who takes in the penniless Sokichi Hata. Kumazawa mistreats Sokichi and Osen, while swindling some Buddhist monks out of their temple treasures. When Kumazawa is arrested, Osen agrees to help Sokichi finance his dream of going to medical school. They live in a humble room, and eventually the only way Osen can find enough money for them is to prostitute herself during the day, without Sokichi knowing. (Will Gilbert)
Cast of The Downfall of Osen
Crew of The Downfall of Osen
Kenji MizoguchiDirector
Tatsunosuke TakashimaWriter, Story
Masaichi NagataProducer- Shigeto MikiDirector of Photography
- Yoshiji OguriArt Direction
- Shigeko IshiiHairstylist
- Ishitaro TakagiHairstylist
- Tadashi IchijiAssistant Director
- Kōichi TakagiAssistant Director
- Terakado SeikichiAssistant Director
- Eiichi MikuraSound
- Junichi MurotaSound
- Tsuneo SayatoSound
About The Downfall of Osen
What is The Downfall of Osen about?
In Tokyo, Osen is the servant girl of an unscrupulous antiques dealer, Kumazawa, who takes in the penniless Sokichi Hata. Kumazawa mistreats Sokichi and Osen, while swindling some Buddhist monks out of their temple treasures. When Kumazawa is arrested, Osen agrees to help Sokichi finance his dream of going to medical school. They live in a humble room, and eventually the only way Osen can find…
When was The Downfall of Osen released?
The Downfall of Osen was released on January 20, 1935.
How long is The Downfall of Osen?
The Downfall of Osen runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Who directed The Downfall of Osen?
The Downfall of Osen was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Who is in the cast of The Downfall of Osen?
The cast of The Downfall of Osen includes Isuzu Yamada (Osen), Daijiro Natsukawa (Sokichi Hata), Mitsusaburō Ramon (Ukiki), Arata Shibata (Kumazawa) and Eiji Nakano (Professor).