Samurai Town Story Part II

Overview

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 stars. 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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 15, 1929

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Production

Makino Productions

Cast

Tôroku Makino,Shinobu Araki,Kimie Kawakami,Kōmei Minami,Tsukie Matsuura,Yoshio Okamura,Umeko Ôbayashi,Shimpachi Kiyoura,Hiroshi Tsumura,Tōichirō Negishi

Director

Masahiro Makino

Writer

Itarō Yamagami

Producer

Shōzō Makino

Cinematography

Minoru Miki

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1180826