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Release Year1933
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresHistory
Votes1
DirectorTeinosuke Kinugasa
WritersShin Hasegawa, Teinosuke Kinugasa
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsGenpei the Carp
About Genpei the Carp
The first half of the movie depicts a man's jealousy of his best friend and the woman he love. The second part depicts a hero who is ready to put the past behind him and risk his life for his friend.
Directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, Genpei the Carp leans on a strong ensemble — Kazuo Hasegawa, Toshiko Iizuka, Jushiro Kobayashi — 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 history titles of 1933.
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