The Last Dance
movie

For me, this is how I'll die...
Released May 29, 1993
Overview
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.
Cast

Rentaro Mikuni
as
Buhei Mukai

Masahiko Tsugawa
as
Dr. Koichiro Ogata

Nobuko Miyamoto
as
Mariko

Yoshiki Arizono
as
Film Staff

Tokie Hidari
as
Patient's Wife

Yoshihiro Katō
as
Radiographer

Midori Kiuchi
as
Nurse

Mami Kumagai
as
Props Master

Noboru Mitani
as
Old Man

Takehiro Murata
as
Doctor

Chōei Takahashi
as
Dying Patient

Haruna Takase
as
Aya Kamishima
Crew

Jūzō Itami
as
Director

Jūzō Itami
as
Writer
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Akira Suzuki
as
Editor
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Seigo Hosogoe
as
Producer
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Yasushi Tamaoki
as
Producer
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Nigel Sinclair
as
Executive Producer
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Etsuko Egawa
as
Makeup Artist
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Rikiya Sô
as
Makeup Artist
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Sôichi Umezawa
as
Makeup Artist

Osamu Onodera
as
Sound Designer

Yonezō Maeda
as
Director of Photography

Toshiyuki Honda
as
Original Music Composer