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Death of a Tea Master
Featured Movie ⭐ 5.6 TMDb

Death of a Tea Master

1989 1h 47m Drama / History
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About the Film

Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the master's death.

The Watchlist Wizard Verdict

The Vibe: Death of a Tea Master is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and history movie from 1989. Directed by Kei Kumai, and starring Eiji Okuda, Toshirō Mifune, Gō Katō Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the master's death.

Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.6/10, Death of a Tea Master retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.

Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with history elements, Death of a Tea Master deserves a spot on your watchlist.

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Production Specs

Status Released
Released 1989-10-07
Runtime 1h 47m
Budget N/A
Revenue N/A
Language JA

Top Billed Cast

Eiji Okuda
Eiji Okuda Honkakubo
Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune Rikyu Sen-no
Gō Katō
Gō Katō Oribe Furuta
Kinnosuke Nakamura
Kinnosuke Nakamura Urakusai Oda
Shinsuke Ashida
Shinsuke Ashida Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Eijirō Tōno
Eijirō Tōno Kokei

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