Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1936-06-18

Languageja

Runtime1h 17m

Production

Kataoka Chiezo Productions

6.4(8)

•1936•1h 17m

The Letter

Drama History Comedy

Overview

A samurai is ordered by his lord to go to Edo and investigate the truth behind the rumor of a rebellion against him.

Director

Mansaku Itami

Writing & Screenplay

Mansaku Itami

Cinematography

Hiroshige Urushiyama

Principal Cast

22 credited

Chiezo KataokaAkanishi Kakita / Kai Harada

Michisaburō SegawaDate Hyobu

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