Kunisada Chūji
國定忠次
Synopsis
This film is a film adaptation of one of Shinkokugeki's popular plays, known for its famous line, "Tonight is the last night of Mount Akagi...", starring Sawada Shojiro, the original performer of the title role, and directed by Makino Shozo, the "father of Japanese cinema". It was shot in just four days, including location shooting, in between Shinkokugeki's hectic schedule. Although it is an abbreviated version, it contains almost all of the highlights from Yukitomo Rifu's original play, and conveys the charm of Sawa Masaru, a rare and popular actor, to this day.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shōzō Makino
- Original Title
- 國定忠次
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- Tôa Makino Tôjiin
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Shōzō Makino
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kunisada Chūji
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What is Kunisada Chūji about?
This film is a film adaptation of one of Shinkokugeki's popular plays, known for its famous line, "Tonight is the last night of Mount Akagi...", starring Sawada Shojiro, the original performer of the title role, and directed by Makino Shozo, the "father of Japanese cinema". It was shot in just four days, including location shooting, in between Shinkokugeki's hectic schedule. Although it is an abbreviated version, it contains almost all of the highlights from Yukitomo Rifu's original play, and conveys the charm of Sawa Masaru, a rare and popular actor, to this day.
Who directed Kunisada Chūji?
Kunisada Chūji was directed by Shōzō Makino.
Who stars in Kunisada Chūji?
The principal cast of Kunisada Chūji includes Shojiro Sawada, Seishiro Hara, Kichijirō Ueda, Zenichiro Kito, Miyakô Sawâ.
When was Kunisada Chūji released and how long is it?
Kunisada Chūji was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 33m.