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  2. Shank's Mare: The Kiso Road

Shank's Mare: The Kiso Road

Original Title: 膝栗毛木曽街道

1930
1h 16m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1930

Runtime

1h 16m

Storyline

Featuring the beloved comic duo Yaji (Nakae Ryutaro) and Kita (Makino Toroku), the film follows this odd couple along the Kiso Road where they meet and rescue a couple who are running away from their family after their 50 ryo of travel money has been stolen. Featuring appearances from popular jidaigeki heroes Tange Sazen and Kunisada Chuji.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 16m
Sep 26, 1930
Languages
Japanese
Director
Bansho Kanamori
Production
マキノプロダクション(御室撮影所)
マキノプロダクション(御室撮影所)
マキノプロダクション
マキノプロダクション
Production Countries
Japan

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

Ryûtarô Nakane

Ryûtarô Nakane

Yajirobe (Yaji)

Tôroku Makino

Kitahachi (Kita)

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