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Samurai Town Story Part II

1929

72 minutes

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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.

Top Cast

Shinobu Araki headshot

Shinobu Araki

Kimie Kawakami headshot

Kimie Kawakami

Otoki

Shimpachi Kiyoura headshot

Shimpachi Kiyoura

Kōmei Minami headshot

Kōmei Minami

Hiroshi Tsumura headshot

Hiroshi Tsumura

Tōichirō Negishi headshot

Tōichirō Negishi

Kimie Kawakami headshot

Kimie Kawakami

Tôroku Makino headshot

Tôroku Makino

Tsukie Matsuura headshot

Tsukie Matsuura

Yoshio Okamura headshot

Yoshio Okamura

Umeko Ôbayashi headshot

Umeko Ôbayashi