Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies(1986)

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.

Genre: Drama

Director: Yôji Yamada

Actors: Kiyoshi Atsumi, Kiichi Nakai, Narimi Arimori, Chieko Baishô, Harumi Edo, Akira Emoto, Kanbi Fujiyama, Hajime Hana, Mitsuru Hirata, Shun Hiro'oka

Release date: 1986-08-02

Country of origin: Japan

Length: 2h 15m

Ratings:

• 7.0/10