The Ball at the Anjo House
The Ball at the Anjo House (1947) is a drama, directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura. It stars Setsuko Hara and Yumeko Aizome. The 89-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What The Ball at the Anjo House Is About
After Japan’s defeat the Anjo family lose both their peerage and their money. The mansion is about to pass to a creditor, so before leaving they hold one last ball. Across that night the family, their guests and their servants read what is happening to the country in one another’s faces. Kōzaburō Yoshimura can tell the liquidation of a class as melodrama and as class conflict at the same time, and he does it in ninety minutes. Kaneto Shindō wrote the screenplay; Setsuko Hara and Masayuki Mori star. Kinema Junpo named it the best Japanese film of 1947.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ball at the Anjo House about?
After Japan’s defeat the Anjo family lose both their peerage and their money. The mansion is about to pass to a creditor, so before leaving they hold one last ball.
Where can I watch The Ball at the Anjo House?
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How long is The Ball at the Anjo House?
The Ball at the Anjo House runs for 89 minutes (1h 29m).
When did The Ball at the Anjo House come out?
The Ball at the Anjo House was released in 1947.
Who directed The Ball at the Anjo House?
The Ball at the Anjo House was directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura.
Who stars in The Ball at the Anjo House?
The Ball at the Anjo House stars Setsuko Hara, Yumeko Aizome, Osamu Takizawa, Masayuki Mori.
What is The Ball at the Anjo House's rating?
The Ball at the Anjo House holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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