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The Day Before

1h 27m1939Ryō Hagiwara
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A forceful indictment of the devastating effects of war and nationalistic fanaticism on the average man, who, in the face of the absurdity of violence, is reduced to apathy or victimhood.

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What is The Day Before (1939) about?

A forceful indictment of the devastating effects of war and nationalistic fanaticism on the average man, who, in the face of the absurdity of violence, is reduced to apathy or victimhood.

Who stars in The Day Before?

The Day Before stars Chōjūrō Kawarasaki (Sentaro Takikawa), Kan'emon Nakamura (Hikotaro), Isuzu Yamada (Osaki), Sachiko Chiba (Yoshie Todo), Hideko Takamine (Otsu). The film was directed by Ryō Hagiwara.

How long is The Day Before?

The Day Before has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1939.

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