Rônin-gai – Dai-ni-wa: Gakuya-buro – Dai-ippen (1929)

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Country: Japan
Genres: N/A
Release: 1929-01-15
Director: Masahiro Makino
Writers: Itarō Yamagami
Language: None | Japanese
Stars: Shinobu Araki , Kimie Kawakami , Shimpachi Kiyoura , Tôroku Makoto , Tsukie Matsuura , Kōmei Minami , Tôichirô Negishi , Yoshio Okamura , Hiroshi Tsumura , Umeko Ôbayashi
Runtime: 72 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: Rônin-gai - Dai-ni-wa: Gakuya-buro - Dai-ippen (Japan)
Plot: A representative film directed by Masahiro Makino, son of Shozo Makino ("the father of Japanese film"). This film lent status to ensemble casts that did not rely on famous starts. The unique setting of the samurai town, exquisite camera work and fast-paced sword fighting scenes all have an original appeal that audiences can related to even today.
IMDB:tt1180826