In this cool, seductive jewel of the Japanese New Wave, a yakuza, fresh out of prison, becomes entangled with a beautiful and enigmatic gambling addict; what at first seems a redemptive relationship ends up leading him further down the criminal path. (Source: Criterion) ~~ Adapted from the short story "Kawaitahana" (乾いた花) by Ishihara Shintaro (石原慎太郎). Edit Translation
- English
- Português (Brasil)
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: 乾いた花
- Also Known As: Kawaitahana
- Screenwriter & Director: Shinoda Masahiro
- Genres: Romance, Crime, Drama, Melodrama
Cast & Credits
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![Ikebe Ryo in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)]( "Ikebe Ryo in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)")
Ikebe RyoMurakiMain Role -
![Kaga Mariko in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)]( "Kaga Mariko in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)")
Kaga MarikoSaekoMain Role -
![Fujiki Takashi in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)]( "Fujiki Takashi in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)")
Fujiki TakashiYohSupport Role -
![Sugiura Naoki in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)]( "Sugiura Naoki in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)")
Sugiura NaokiAikawaSupport Role -
![Iwashita Shima in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)]( "Iwashita Shima in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)")
Iwashita Shima[Woman]Support Role -
![Hara Chisako in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)]( "Hara Chisako in Pale Flower Japanese Movie (1964)")
Hara ChisakoFuruta Shinko [Muraki's lover]Support Role
Reviews
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one of my personal favorite Yakuza/romance film noir movies
this isn’t your average Yakuza storyit’s not about bad guys fighting good guys but it’s more or less about a bumbling young Yakuza meets a beautiful woman while playing games with some pals and associates leading to a adventurous yet whirlwind romance between the two
there’s a natural pattern to this couples story and I find it so amazing
I recommend watching this one of my fave films
this is truly a work of it in and of itself
a classic and an oldie but nonetheless still a vibrant beauty of a gem
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