Why Not? (1981)
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Released
Jan 08, 1981
Runtime
151 minutes
Genres
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Rating
4.778/10 • 18 users
Quick take
Why Not? (1981) foregrounds its genre elements with an emphasis on momentum and clarity. The pacing is measured, building its tone through key scenes rather than constant escalation. Notable cast includes Shigeru Izumiya, Kaori Momoi and Masao Kusakari, helping anchor the character dynamics. Viewer feedback sits around 4.8/10, and it may resonate most with genre fans. Availability can vary by region and time, so check this page again for current streaming, rental, or purchase options. Official Trailer
Overview
The film depicts carnivalesque atmosphere summed up by the cry "Ei ja nai ka" ("Why not?") in Japan in 1867 and 1868 in the days leading to the Meiji Restoration. It examines the effects of the political and social upheaval of the time, and culminates in a revelrous march on the Tokyo Imperial Palace, which turns into a massacre. Characteristically, Imamura focuses not on the leaders of the country, but on characters in the lower classes and on the fringes of society.
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How long is Why Not? (1981)?
The runtime is listed as 151 minutes.
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