Drama · Japan · 1928 · 38m

The Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu

鞍馬天狗 恐怖時代

The Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu poster
Director
Teppei Yamaguchi
Cast
Kaoru Akiyoshi as Tadasaburô Sasaki Jûichirô Arashi as Sugisaku Kanjūrō Arashi as Kurama tengu Kitsuemon Arashi as Kichibei of Kurohime Tokushô Arashi as Mon'nosuke Kijima Kunie Gomi as Okane of Kurayami
Crew
Fujio Kimura — Writer Jiro Osaragi — Story
Synopsis

The Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu is a 1928 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Teppei Yamaguchi. It is part of the Kurama Tengu series and features the battle between the title character, Kurama Tengu, and his impostor. The last scene, featuring sword fights of exhilarating speed, is one reason this series was very popular, especially with children.

Key Collaborators
Teppei Yamaguchi Director Fujio Kimura Writer Jiro Osaragi Story
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