Ikiru Budget
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Synopsis
Kanji Watanabe is a civil servant. He has worked in the same department for 30 years. His life is pretty boring and monotonous, though he once used to have passion and drive. Then one day he discovers that he has stomach cancer and has less than a year to live. After the initial depression he sets about living for the first time in over 20 years. Then he realises that his limited time left is not just for living life to the full but to leave something meaningful behind...
What is known about the production of Ikiru?
"Ikiru," a drama released in 1952, was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though TOHO produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: The film marked the first collaboration between director Akira Kurosawa and screenwriter Hideo Oguni.
What were the major cost factors in Ikiru?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Ikiru."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Ikiru Box Office Performance
"Ikiru" earned $60,239 domestically and $55,240 worldwide at the box office.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award6 wins & 2 nominations total
Critical Reception
The film won critical approval upon its release. Bosley Crowther, writing for The New York Times, called it "a strangely fascinating and affecting film, up to a point,that being the point where it consigns its aged hero to the great beyond," which he deemed "anticlimactic." Crowther praised Shimura, writing he "measures up through his performance in this picture with the top film actors anywhere," and complimented Miki Odagiri, Nobuo Kaneko and Yunosuke Ito.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Ikiru (1952)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Ikiru (1952) earn at the box office?
Ikiru grossed $60,239 domestic, $-4,999 international, totaling $55,240 worldwide.
Was Ikiru (1952) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Ikiru?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Ikiru's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Ikiru (1952) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Ikiru (1952) win?
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award6 wins & 2 nominations total.
Who directed Ikiru and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Shinobu Hashimoto, Akira Kurosawa, Hideo Oguni, shot by Asakazu Nakai, with music by Fumio Hayasaka, edited by Akira Kurosawa.
Where was Ikiru filmed?
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