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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

“On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world.”

7.8/ 10IMDb7.9349
19852h 1mR

Overview

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.

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Crew

Writers
Paul Schrader, Yukio Mishima, Leonard Schrader, Chieko Schrader, Jun Shiragi
Producers
Tom Luddy, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Mataichirô Yamamoto
Production
Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, Filmlink International

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters rated?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 349 votes.

Who directed Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters was directed by Paul Schrader.

When was Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters released?

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters was released in 1985.