Underplayed Gems

The Eagle and the Hawk (1957)

The Eagle and the Hawk poster
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
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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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