Overview

A crippled kabuki player is taken into a strolling company of itinerant actors. An influential publisher notices his honest, bold drawings, and nurtures him despite persecution and betrayal. The film explores the eternal relationship between artist and producer, and describes the emanicipation of a man who refuses to let himself become the plaything of power and money.

Cast

Hiroyuki Sanada, Shima Iwashita, Frankie Sakai, Tsurutaro Kataoka, Shiro Sano, Riona Hazuki, Toshiya Nagasawa, Haruko Katō

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What is "Sharaku" about?

A crippled kabuki player is taken into a strolling company of itinerant actors. An influential publisher notices his honest, bold drawings, and nurtures him despite persecution and betrayal. The film explores the eternal relationship between artist and producer, and describes the emanicipation of a man who refuses to let himself become the plaything of power and money.

When was "Sharaku" released?

Sharaku was released in 1995.

Who stars in "Sharaku"?

The cast includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Shima Iwashita, Frankie Sakai, Tsurutaro Kataoka.