The Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu (1928)

6.5/10 • 38 min • Drama

Overview

The Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu is a 1928 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Teppei Yamaguchi. It is part of the Kurama Tengu series and features the battle between the title character, Kurama Tengu, and his impostor. The last scene, featuring sword fights of exhilarating speed, is one reason this series was very popular, especially with children.

Cast

Kanjūrō Arashi

Kurama tengu

Kunie Gomi

Okane of Kurayami

Shōroku Onoe II

Chôshichi of Hayabusa

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