
Kurama Tengu
鞍馬天狗
Synopsis
Kurama Tengu is a 1928 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Teppei Yamaguchi. It is a film which is a part of the series depicting the bold and daring hero Kurama Tengu. The popular series comprises numerous films based on the original novel written by Jiro Osaragi, but those featuring Kanjuro Arashi are considered to be the most valuable. Of note is the last scene in which the main character takes on numerous foes with a sword in each hand.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Teppei Yamaguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiro Osaragi, Fujio Kimura
- Original Title
- 鞍馬天狗
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teppei Yamaguchi
Jiro Osaragi, Fujio Kimura
Department Leadership Roster
Teppei Yamaguchi
Director
Fujio Kimura
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kurama Tengu.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kurama Tengu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kurama Tengu about?
Kurama Tengu is a 1928 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Teppei Yamaguchi. It is a film which is a part of the series depicting the bold and daring hero Kurama Tengu. The popular series comprises numerous films based on the original novel written by Jiro Osaragi, but those featuring Kanjuro Arashi are considered to be the most valuable. Of note is the last scene in which the main character takes on numerous foes with a sword in each hand.
Who directed Kurama Tengu?
Kurama Tengu was directed by Teppei Yamaguchi.
Who stars in Kurama Tengu?
The principal cast of Kurama Tengu includes Kanjūrō Arashi, Takesaburô Nakamura, Kitsuemon Arashi, Shōroku Onoe II, Tokushô Arashi.
When was Kurama Tengu released and how long is it?
Kurama Tengu was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
