Samurai Town Story Part II

Original title: 浪人街第二話楽屋風呂第一篇

1929 72 min IMDb Japanese Masahiro Makino

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.

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