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The Bride is Fifteen (1964)

Movie 79 min

Hanayome wa Jūgo-sai, directed by Mio Ezaki and distributed by Nikkatsu, stars Masako Izumi and Ken Yamauchi. The high-key pink background and casual photographic portrait embody Nikkatsu’s 1960s youth-film aesthetic. Clean, hopeful, and pop-oriented. The large white title, handwritten for a softer impression, injects playful energy that contrasts with the strict vertical text blocks. As Japan’s youth culture blossomed after the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, posters like this captured the spirit of romance and rebellion marketed to teenage audiences. The vivid color palette and carefree composition signal a stylistic shift from postwar black-and-white melodrama to the vibrant optimism of modern Technicolor cinema.

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Quick facts

Released
March 25, 1964
Runtime
79 min
IMDb
tt2588696
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bride is Fifteen about?
Hanayome wa Jūgo-sai, directed by Mio Ezaki and distributed by Nikkatsu, stars Masako Izumi and Ken Yamauchi. The high-key pink background and casual photographic portrait embody Nikkatsu’s 1960s youth-film aesthetic. Clean, hopeful, and pop-oriented. The large white title, handwritten for a softer impression, injects playful energy that contrasts with the strict vertical text blocks. As Japan’s youth culture blossomed after the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, posters like this captured the spirit of romance and rebellion marketed to teenage audiences. The vivid color palette and carefree composition signal a stylistic shift from postwar black-and-white melodrama to the vibrant optimism of modern Technicolor cinema.
Who directed The Bride is Fifteen?
The Bride is Fifteen was directed by Mio Ezaki.
Who stars in The Bride is Fifteen?
The Bride is Fifteen stars Ken Yamauchi, Masako Izumi, Eijirō Tōno, Tomoko Naraoka.
When was The Bride is Fifteen released?
The Bride is Fifteen is a 1964 film.
Where can I watch The Bride is Fifteen?
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