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The Eve of the Chinese Festival

19621h 26mToshikazu Kono

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A kabuki actor is assassinated during a New Year celebration show, in front of everyone, fortunately the great detective Umon is among the audience. Along with his quirky assistant they set on the trail of revenge killing. Revenge for what? Who and where is the killer? And what does a treasure and swastika spider tattoos have to do with the case?

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What is The Eve of the Chinese Festival (1962) about?

A kabuki actor is assassinated during a New Year celebration show, in front of everyone, fortunately the great detective Umon is among the audience. Along with his quirky assistant they set on the trail of revenge killing. Revenge for what? Who and where is the killer? And what does a treasure and swastika spider tattoos have to do with the case?

Who stars in The Eve of the Chinese Festival?

The Eve of the Chinese Festival stars Ryutaro Otomo (Umon Kondo), Shunji Sakai (Talking Denroku), Eitarō Shindō, Michirō Minami, Yataro Kurokawa. The film was directed by Toshikazu Kono.

How long is The Eve of the Chinese Festival?

The Eve of the Chinese Festival has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962.

Where can I watch The Eve of the Chinese Festival?

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