
1949 Japanese film
Directed by Torajirō Saitō, Odoroki ikka leans on a strong ensemble — Takako Irie, Harue Tone, Nijiko Kiyokawa — 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 1949.
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