
1956 movie from Japan
Directed by Kokichi Uchide, 鞍馬天狗 第一話 白馬の密使 leans on a strong ensemble — Chiyonosuke Azuma, Hiroko Mikasa, Chizuru Kitagawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1956.
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Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.
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