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The Lion Dance (1936)

Movie ★ 6.0 24 min

Music Documentary

Famous kabuki performer Kikugoro IV performs the Lion Dance, in which a young girl is possessed by the spirit of a lion and transforms into the demonic beast.

Yasujirō Ozu Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 28, 1936
Runtime
24 min
IMDb
tt0345476
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Language
Studio
Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai,

Themes

Cast

Kikugorô Onoe Kikugorô Onoe Yayoi / Shishi no sei Kinjirou Onoe Kochou Shigeru Onoe Shigeru Onoe Kochou Wafuu Matsunaga Wafuu Matsunaga Nagauta - Uta Shinzou Fujita Nagauta - Uta Izaburou Kashiwa Nagauta - Shamisen Tazaemon Morotsuki Nagauta - Taiko Junji Masuda Roudoku (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lion Dance about?
Famous kabuki performer Kikugoro IV performs the Lion Dance, in which a young girl is possessed by the spirit of a lion and transforms into the demonic beast.
Who directed The Lion Dance?
The Lion Dance was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Who stars in The Lion Dance?
The Lion Dance stars Kikugorô Onoe, Kinjirou Onoe, Shigeru Onoe, Wafuu Matsunaga.
When was The Lion Dance released?
The Lion Dance is a 1936 music, documentary film.
Where can I watch The Lion Dance?
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