The Lion Dance
菊五郎の鏡獅子
Synopsis
Famous kabuki performer Kikugoro IV performs the Lion Dance, in which a young girl is possessed by the spirit of a lion and transforms into the demonic beast.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenji Shuzui
- Original Score
- Kashiwa Isaburo, Mochizuki Tazaemon, Matsunaga Wafu
- Original Title
- 菊五郎の鏡獅子
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai, Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasujirō Ozu
Kenji Shuzui
Kashiwa Isaburo, Mochizuki Tazaemon, Matsunaga Wafu
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Yasujirō Ozu
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion Dance
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What is The Lion Dance about?
Famous kabuki performer Kikugoro IV performs the Lion Dance, in which a young girl is possessed by the spirit of a lion and transforms into the demonic beast.
Who directed The Lion Dance?
The Lion Dance was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Who stars in The Lion Dance?
The principal cast of The Lion Dance includes Kikugorô Onoe, Kinjirou Onoe, Shigeru Onoe, Wafuu Matsunaga, Shinzou Fujita.
When was The Lion Dance released and how long is it?
The Lion Dance was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lion Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion Dance was composed by Kashiwa Isaburo, Mochizuki Tazaemon, Matsunaga Wafu.