Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1

1952 1h 32m JA

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★10.0TMDB · 1

Synopsis

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The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokudani, a place along his journey through various provinces. Here, a lively and entertaining tale unfolds, filled with swordplay where heroes and villains clash, intertwined with heartwarming humor.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Utaemon Ichikawa
Ryutaro Otomo
Shin Tokudaiji
Kōichi Hayashi
Den Obinata
Yūko Misono
Kusuo Abe
Kensaku Hara

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kunio Watanabe
Writers: Jiro Osaragi, Michihei Muramatsu
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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74 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kunio Watanabe, shot by Harumi Fujii. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Eiichi Yamada. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Utaemon Ichikawa and Ryutaro Otomo and Shin Tokudaiji carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt18566570 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kunio Watanabe directs. Harumi Fujii behind the camera. Eiichi Yamada scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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174 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Kunio Watanabe, shot by Harumi Fujii. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Eiichi Yamada. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Utaemon Ichikawa and Ryutaro Otomo and Shin Tokudaiji carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt18566570 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.