The Curse of Iku
Synopsis
American sailor Allan Carroll, an American sailor, is shipwrecked of the coast of Japan in the 19th century. He makes it to shore and is rescued by kind Yori. The local ruler, Prince Iku, has ordered that all foreigners who are "trespassing" on Japanese soil should be killed. He hears about a foreign sailor who washed ashore and has been hidden by villagers, so he sends his sister Omi San to investigate. She finds Alan, and instead of turning him in to be executed, she falls in love with him. Prince Iku captures both Allan and Yori and intends to execute both of them. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Small Jr.
- Original Title
- The Curse of Iku
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Perfection Pictures, The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Sam Small Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
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What is The Curse of Iku about?
American sailor Allan Carroll, an American sailor, is shipwrecked of the coast of Japan in the 19th century. He makes it to shore and is rescued by kind Yori. The local ruler, Prince Iku, has ordered that all foreigners who are "trespassing" on Japanese soil should be killed. He hears about a foreign sailor who washed ashore and has been hidden by villagers, so he sends his sister Omi San to investigate. She finds Alan, and instead of turning him in to be executed, she falls in love with him. Prince Iku captures both Allan and Yori and intends to execute both of them. Complications ensue.
Who directed The Curse of Iku?
The Curse of Iku was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Curse of Iku?
The principal cast of The Curse of Iku includes Frank Borzage, Tsuru Aoki, Kisaburō Kurihara.
When was The Curse of Iku released and how long is it?
The Curse of Iku was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.