Sadakichi Shimizu, the Armed Robber

Overview

'Armed Robber Shimizu Sadakicchi' is considered Japan's debut film and came on the heels of the country obtaining its first film camera. It famously was only a couple of minutes' long as its film reel was only seventy feet long. It featured who is considered to be Japan's first film actor Unpei Yokoyama who was one of two actors in the film. It features one scene where a robber is apprehended by the police.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 3, 1899

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Cast

Unpei Yokoyama,Mokuko Ichikawa

Director

Tsunekichi Shibata

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0323650