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Red Lion

19691h 57mKihachi Okamoto
IMDb 6.9

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Japan, February 1868. As the Tokugawa shogunate declines and the power of Emperor Meiji grows, Gonzo, a soldier of the Restoration Army, returns to Sawando, his hometown, to announce the end of tyranny.

ComedyAction
Sword FightGovernment CorruptionJidaigekiEdo PeriodChanbara19th CenturyMeiji PeriodMother Son RelationshipTokugawa ShogunateTragicomedy

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What is Red Lion (1969) about?

Japan, February 1868. As the Tokugawa shogunate declines and the power of Emperor Meiji grows, Gonzo, a soldier of the Restoration Army, returns to Sawando, his hometown, to announce the end of tyranny.

Who stars in Red Lion?

Red Lion stars Toshirō Mifune (Gonzo), Shima Iwashita (Tomi), Etsushi Takahashi (Ichinose Hanzo), Minori Terada (Sanji), Nobuko Otowa (Oharu). The film was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.

How long is Red Lion?

Red Lion has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969.

Is Red Lion worth watching?

Red Lion holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Comedy, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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