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The Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu (1928)

The Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu (1928)

Drama
Release Date: 1928, November 30
Directors: Teppei Yamaguchi
Countries: Japan
Cast: Kanjūrō Arashi, Shōroku Onoe II, Kobunji Ichikawa, Kaoru Akiyoshi, Jûichirô Arashi, Kitsuemon Arashi, Tokushô Arashi, Kunie Gomi, Takesaburô Nakamura, Tamazô Onoe, Yôko Tachibana

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.