Based on a true crime committed in Japan in 1159, this is the story of a samurai who acidentally murders the woman he loves and becomes a monk to expiate his offense. This film is noted for its beautiful color photography and Machiko Kyo's acting.
Bibliographic Details
| Uniform Title: | Jigokumon (Motion picture) |
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| Main Authors: |
Kikuchi, Kan, 1888-1948
(Author),
Kemp, Philip
(Author) |
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| Corporate Authors: |
Daiē, Kabushiki Kaisha,
Eureka Video (Firm) |
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| Other Authors: |
Hasegawa, Kazuo, 1908-1984
(Actor),
Kyo, Machiko, 1924-
(Actor),
Yamagata, Isao, 1915-1996
(Actor),
Senda, Koreya, 1904-1994
(Actor),
Kinugasa, Teinosuke, 1896-1982
(Director, Screenwriter, Producer) |
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| Format: | Video
DVD
Blu-ray Disc
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| Language: | Japanese |
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| Language Notes: | Soundtrack in Japanese; with optional subtitles in English. |
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| Published: |
[London, England] :
Eureka Entertainment,
[2012]
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| Edition: | Special dual format Blu-ray & DVD ed. |
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| Series: | Masters of cinema series ;
no. 40.
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| Subjects: | |
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