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Battle at Honnôji Temple
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Battle at Honnôji Temple

1908-09-16 · 12 min · Not rated

Drama

In 1908, Director/Producer Shozo Makino (father of Japanese cinema) directed and produced the first dramatic film in Kyoto. “Honnô-ji Gassen” was shot at Shinnyo-Do Temple. Considered a lost film.

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Directors
Shōzō Makino
Production companies
Yokota Shokai
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ritoku ArashiMori Ranmaru
Fukunosuke NakamuraOda Nobunaga

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