Orochi (1925) movie poster

Orochi

1925 · 74 min · Director: Buntarō Futagawa

Orochi (1925) is an action film, directed by Buntarō Futagawa. It stars Tsumasaburō Bandō and Misao Seki. The 74-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

Cast
Tsumasaburō Bandō Tsumasaburō Bandō M Misao Seki Utako Tamaki Utako Tamaki Kensaku Haruji Kensaku Haruji Shizuko Mori Shizuko Mori K Kichimatsu Nakamura

What Orochi Is About

Buntarō Futagawa's 1925 Japanese silent film carries Tsumasaburō Bandō, the biggest star of the period. It follows a samurai who loses his footing through misunderstandings and the traps his enemies set for him; whatever he does, society will not take him back. The film was first called Outlaw, but the censors refused it because presenting an outlaw as a hero was considered dangerous, and the title was changed to Serpent. It stands exactly between the earlier period films shaped by kabuki and the sword cinema that came after. Its willingness to blame the feudal order itself made it hard for its own moment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orochi about?

Buntarō Futagawa's 1925 Japanese silent film carries Tsumasaburō Bandō, the biggest star of the period. It follows a samurai who loses his footing through misunderstandings and the traps his enemies set for him; whatever he does, society will not take him back.

Where can I watch Orochi?

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How long is Orochi?

Orochi runs for 74 minutes (1h 14m).

When did Orochi come out?

Orochi was released in 1925.

Who directed Orochi?

Orochi was directed by Buntarō Futagawa.

Who stars in Orochi?

Orochi stars Tsumasaburō Bandō, Misao Seki, Utako Tamaki, Kensaku Haruji.

What is Orochi's rating?

Orochi holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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