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Skull (1927)

Directed by Sentarô Shirai

Overview

A rare film which depicts the tragic fate of a Christian lord who fought for his fate in the Edo period. Of note is Utaemon Ichikawa’s extraordinary memorable final scenes in which he takes on his enemy with a gash in his forehead and a wild, unkempt mane.

Length 48 minutes

Actors

Utaemon Ichikawa | Kokuten Kôdô | Ritsuko Niizuma