A rare film which depicts the tragic fate of a Christian lord who fought for his fate in the Edo period. Of note is Utaemon Ichikawa's extraordinary memorable final scenes in which he takes on his enemy with a gash in his forehead and a wild, unkempt mane.
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Sentarō Shirai Director · Ko Matsui Cinematographer
First release May 10, 1927 · Produced in Japan · Original title 恐苦呂
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Uta Production
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Original title
恐苦呂
Original language
Japanese
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Japanese
Release dates
Japan · May 10, 1927
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