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The Last Dance

1993 · 116 min · Director: Jūzō Itami

The Last Dance (1993) is a comedy drama, directed by Jūzō Itami. It stars Rentaro Mikuni and Masahiko Tsugawa. It dwells on human resilience in the face of illness. The 116-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What The Last Dance Is About

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.

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What is The Last Dance about?

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.

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How long is The Last Dance?

The Last Dance runs for 116 minutes (1h 56m).

When did The Last Dance come out?

The Last Dance was released in 1993.

Who directed The Last Dance?

The Last Dance was directed by Jūzō Itami.

Who stars in The Last Dance?

The Last Dance stars Rentaro Mikuni, Masahiko Tsugawa, Nobuko Miyamoto, Yoshiki Arizono.

What is The Last Dance's rating?

The Last Dance holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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