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Feature film — 1993

The Last Dance (1993)

6.91h 56mDrama — Comedy

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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A high-signal pick with 15 votes.

Itami Productions

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Director: Jūzō Itami

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Cast & crew

Rentaro Mikuni as Buhei Mukai

Rentaro Mikuni

Buhei Mukai

Masahiko Tsugawa as Dr. Koichiro Ogata

Masahiko Tsugawa

Dr. Koichiro Ogata

Nobuko Miyamoto as Mariko

Nobuko Miyamoto

Mariko

Yoshiki Arizono as Film Staff

Yoshiki Arizono

Film Staff

Tokie Hidari as Patient's Wife

Tokie Hidari

Patient's Wife

Yoshihiro Kato as Radiographer

Yoshihiro Kato

Radiographer

Midori Kiuchi as Nurse

Midori Kiuchi

Nurse

Mami Kumagai as Props Master

Mami Kumagai

Props Master

Noboru Mitani as Old Man

Noboru Mitani

Old Man

Takehiro Murata as Doctor

Takehiro Murata

Doctor

Choei Takahashi as Dying Patient

Choei Takahashi

Dying Patient

Haruna Takase as Aya Kamishima

Haruna Takase

Aya Kamishima

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