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The Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu (1928)

Directed by Teppei Yamaguchi

Overview

The Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu is a 1928 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Teppei Yamaguchi. It is part of the Kurama Tengu series and features the battle between the title character, Kurama Tengu, and his impostor. The last scene, featuring sword fights of exhilarating speed, is one reason this series was very popular, especially with children.

Length 38 minutes

Actors

Kaoru Akiyoshi | Jûichirô Arashi | Kanjûrô Arashi | Kitsuemon Arashi | Tokushô Arashi | Kunie Gomi | Kobunji Ichikawa | Masaru Kobayashi | Takesaburô Nakamura | Shôroku Onoe | Tamazô Onoe | Yôko Tachibana