Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

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

Sep 20 1985 R 2h 0m
Biography, Drama

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.

Plot

A fictionalized account in four chapters of the life of celebrated Japanese author Yukio Mishima. Three of the segments parallel events in Mishima's life with his novels (The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoko's House, and Runaway Horses), while the fourth depicts the actual events of the 25th Nov. 1970, "The Last Day".

Written by

Chieko Schrader, Paul Schrader, Leonard Schrader

Directed by

Paul Schrader

Production Countries

United States of America, Japan

Production Companies

M Company, Tristone Entertainment Inc., American Zoetrope, Lucasfilm

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
15,080
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
84
Popularity
NA