Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
5.0
1959
1h 45m
Chubei, the adopted son of an Osaka courier, falls desperately in love with the courtesan Umegawa. To prevent a wealthy client from purchasing her, he steals money from his employer to buy her freedom himself. Now hunted criminals, the lovers flee toward Yamato, pursued by the law.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
September 13, 1959
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
5.0
(7 votes)
Genres
Romance
Production Companies
Toei Company
Overview
Chubei, the adopted son of an Osaka courier, falls desperately in love with the courtesan Umegawa. To prevent a wealthy client from purchasing her, he steals money from his employer to buy her freedom himself. Now hunted criminals, the lovers flee toward Yamato, pursued by the law.
