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IN SEARCH OF MOTHER |
Original Title: Mabuta no Haha
Company: Toei Company Ltd. Production Year: 1962 Format: Widescreen - Color - 83 mins - English Subtitles Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, MATSUKATA Hiroki, KOGURE Michiyo Directed by: KATO Tai Where to Buy: www.kurotokagi.com |
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A wandering gambler Chutaro (Nakamura Kinnosuke)travels throughout the country in search of his mother who abandoned him when he was 5 years old. This is an unusual and sentimental story directed by noted film-maker Kato Tai. Along with a number of other classics (most notably SWORD OF FURY, THE CRUEL STORY, and FLAMES OF BLOOD) from this director, this is a well-made
movie with some interesting twists and turns. There's not too much action, but a clever and moving story of the harsh life led by the wandering gamblers of the Tokugawa period. This is a fine example of a higly regarded director's best work. |
