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Movie
The Last Dance
Released: May 29, 1993 (1993)
Runtime: 116 minutes
Genres: Drama, Comedy
A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Rentaro Mikuni as Buhei Mukai
Age at release: 70
- Noboru Mitani as Old Man
Age at release: 61
- Masahiko Tsugawa as Dr. Koichiro Ogata
Age at release: 53
- Nobuko Miyamoto as Mariko
Age at release: 48
- Tokie Hidari as Patient's Wife
Age at release: 46
- Midori Kiuchi as Nurse
Age at release: 42
- Yoshihiro Katō as Radiographer
Age at release: 34
- Mami Kumagai as Props Master
Age at release: 33
- Takehiro Murata as Doctor
Age at release: 33
- Yoshiki Arizono as Film Staff
Age at release: 32
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- Akio Tanaka as Film Producer
Age at release: 66
- Koichi Ueda as Anesthetist
Age at release: 52
- Chōei Takahashi as Dying Patient
Age at release: 50
- Haruna Takase as Aya Kamishima
Age at release: 39
- Minako Ogawa as Film Crew
Age at release: 31