Akage
Brief Synopsis
Between the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan, a regimental soldier goes to the station post of his hometown where he dons a red wig in order to feign a promotion in rank and tries to help his people.
Cast & Crew
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Okamoto Kihachi
Director
Hanazawa Tokuei
Takahashi Etsushi
Toshiro Mifune
Terada Minori
Film Details
Also Known As
Red Lion
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1969
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 56m
Synopsis
Between the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan, a regimental soldier goes to the station post of his hometown where he dons a red wig in order to feign a promotion in rank and tries to help his people.
Director
Okamoto Kihachi
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Red Lion
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1969
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 56m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1969
Released in United States February 2007
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Forum) February 8-18, 2007.
Released in United States 1969
Released in United States February 2007 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Forum) February 8-18, 2007.)
