The Most Beautiful (1944)
Director: Akira Kurosawa
|Writers: Akira Kurosawa
|Stars: Takashi Shimura, Shōji Kiyokawa, Ichirō Sugai
Storyline
Young women at a precision optics factory in wartime Japan push to exceed production quotas, enduring illness, injury, and personal hardship to “serve the country.” Led by Tsuru Watanabe, they fight fatigue and setbacks to keep their line moving—even when duty collides with grief.
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Movie Details
| Original title | 一番美しく |
|---|---|
| Release date | Apr 13, 1944 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | world war ii, factory, musical instruments, working women, optical |
FAQ
What is The Most Beautiful about?
Young women at a precision optics factory in wartime Japan push to exceed production quotas, enduring illness, injury, and personal hardship to “serve the country.” Led by Tsuru Watanabe, they fight fatigue and setbacks to keep their line moving—even when duty collides with grief.
When was The Most Beautiful released?
The Most Beautiful was released on Apr 13, 1944 (status: Released).
Who directed The Most Beautiful?
Akira Kurosawa directed The Most Beautiful.
What is the TMDB rating of The Most Beautiful?
The Most Beautiful has a TMDB rating of 5.6/10 from 59 votes.