Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies
6.1/10
Rating
135 min
Runtime
1986
Release Year
Yoji Yamada
Director
Cast
Kiichi Nakai, Narimi Arimori, Kiyoshi Atsumi, Keiko Matsuzaka, Chieko Baisho
Quick Synopsis
In a film studio during the golden age of movies, director Ogata notices Koharu Tanaka, a young woman selling candy at the studio theater, and offers her a small acting role. When the studio's leading actress becomes involved in a scandal, Koharu is unexpectedly promoted to replace her in a major film, quickly gaining fame and wealth. However, as she faces the challenges of sudden stardom, Koharu finds herself struggling and eventually turns to unlikely sources for support.
Detailed Synopsis of Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies
Director Ogata discovers a new female star in Koharu Tanaka, who works selling candy at a studio theater and she is given a part as a bit player. After the studio's top leading lady is embroiled in a scandal, Koharu is suddenly thrust into the limelight when she replaces her in a film and gains instant fame and fortune. But the going is not always easy, and she soon seeks help from unexpected quarters.
