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…A deadly comedy. - The Funeral
Movie Details

Title: The Funeral

Release Date: 17 Nov 1984

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Itami Productions, New Century Producers

Production Companies: Itami Productions, New Century Producers

Overview: When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.202 (42 votes)

Cast

  • Wabisuke Inoue: Tsutomu Yamazaki
  • Chizuko Amamiya: Nobuko Miyamoto
  • Kikue Amamiya: Kin Sugai
  • Shinkichi Amamiya: Hideji Ōtaki
  • Shigeru: Isao Bitō
  • Kiyo: Midori Ebina
  • Ebihara: Nekohachi Edoya
  • Small Old Man: Kamatari Fujiwara
  • TV Studio Guard: Hideo Fukuhara
  • Shokichi's Wife: Hiroko Futaba
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