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The Eagle and the Hawk (1957)

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Original title
鷲と鷹
Directed by
Umetsugu Inoue
Genre
drama film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 55m
Rating
6.1 of 10 from 8 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A Japanese drama about two men caught in a conflict. Their rivalry and bond unfold against a backdrop of post-war Japan.

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What happens

Washi to Taka (Japanese: 鷲と鷹; lit. The Eagle and the Falcon) is a 1957 color Japanese film directed by Umetsugu Inoue. Yujiro Ishihara won a Blue Ribbon Award in 1958 for best new actor in recognition of his performances in Washi to Taka and Man Who Causes a Storm (also 1957). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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