Sanshō the Bailiff (1954)
Japan 124m B&W Director: Kenji Mizoguchi; Cast: Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō Sansho the Bailiff is the tragic story of two children who are sold into slavery … Continue reading
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Ugetsu Monogatari (1953)
Japan 94m, B&W Director: Kenji Mizoguchi; Cast: Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito, Kinuyo Tanaka, Masayuki Mori Tales of Ugetsu is a historical drama set during the late 16thC that explores themes … Continue reading
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Zangiku Monogatari (1939)
Japan 142m, B&W Director: Kenji Mizoguchi; Cast: Shôtarô Hanayagi, Kôkichi Takada, Gonjurô Kawarazaki The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is a slow-paced and predictable drama set in late nineteenth century … Continue reading
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