Ryôtarô Kawanami
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The 47 Ronin
1941-12-08
The 47 Ronin
Overview: In 1701, Lord Takuminokami Asano has a feud with Lord Kira and he tries to kill Kira in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Lord Asano to commit suppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Lord Kira. Lord Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the dishonor of their Lord. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi asks the Shogun to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses his request and Oishi and forty-six ronin revenge their Lord.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1941-12-08
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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
1939-10-13
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
Overview: In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated by this, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully follows him.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1939-10-13
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Osaka Woman
1940-09-19
Osaka Woman
Overview: When Ochika, from a rich family, marries Danpei, a poor Shamissen player, she devotes herself completely to him and takes over her business, to the point of sowing dissensions within the Jōruri troupe in which her husband plays. Considered a lost film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1940-09-19
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