Ugetsu
One of the great classics of the world cinema, Kenji Mizoguchi’s exquisite 1953 ghost story was one of the three films--the others being “Rashomon” and “Gate of Hell”--which brought the Japanese cinema international acclaim. With Machiko Kyo (who starred in the other two films as well) and Kinuyo Tanaka (above), known as the Bette Davis of Japan.
(TNT Sunday at 7 p.m.)
Only good movies
Get the Indie Focus newsletter, Mark Olsen's weekly guide to the world of cinema.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
