Tôroku Makino
Actor · 1910 – 1932
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Japanese silent film by Masahiro Makino to which sound was added.
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Featuring the beloved comic duo Yaji (Nakae Ryutaro) and Kita (Makino Toroku), the film follows this odd couple along the Kiso Road where they meet and rescue a couple who are running away from their family after their 50 ryo of travel money has been stolen. Featuring appearances from popular jidaigeki heroes Tange Sazen and Kunisada Chuji.
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Sozenji Baba is a 1928 black and white Japanese silent film directed by Masahiro Makino. It is an ambitious film in which Makino deals with the difficult issue of the agony of a person who killed for revenge.
MovieActionHistoryA 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 stars. 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.