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Release Year1954
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Drama
Votes1
DirectorDaisuke Itō
WritersDaisuke Itō
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Samurai's Love
About A Samurai's Love
A film about the Ghost of Okiku that's based on the kabuki play Bancho Sarayashiki.
Directed by Daisuke Itō, A Samurai's Love leans on a strong ensemble — Kazuo Hasegawa, Keiko Tsushima, Jun Tazaki — 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 horror titles of 1954.
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