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Orochi (1925)

Orochi poster
Original title
雄呂血
Directed by
Buntarō Futagawa
Genre
silent film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 14m
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 25 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A samurai is driven from his clan after being falsely accused of a crime. He wanders alone, facing persecution and violence as he struggles to clear his name.

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What happens

Orochi (雄呂血, Orochi) is a 1925 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Buntarō Futagawa. It is the most popular and beloved film of Tsumasaburō Bandō, featuring the star at the height of his fame. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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