Rônin-gai - Dai-ni-wa: Gakuya-buro - Dai-ippen (1929)

A representative film directed by Masahiro Makino, son of Shozo Makino ("the father of Japanese film"). This film lent status to ensemble casts that did not rely on famous starts. The unique setting of the samurai town, exquisite camera work and fast-paced sword fighting scenes all have an original appeal that audiences can related to even today.

Updated May 25 2020