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Red Lion

1969 · 117 min · Director: Kihachi Okamoto

Red Lion (1969) is a comedy drama, directed by Kihachi Okamoto. It stars Toshirō Mifune and Shima Iwashita. The 117-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Red Lion Is About

Japan, February 1868. As the Tokugawa shogunate declines and the power of Emperor Meiji grows, Gonzo, a soldier of the Restoration Army, returns to Sawando, his hometown, to announce the end of tyranny.

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What is Red Lion about?

Japan, February 1868. As the Tokugawa shogunate declines and the power of Emperor Meiji grows, Gonzo, a soldier of the Restoration Army, returns to Sawando, his hometown, to announce the end of tyranny.

Where can I watch Red Lion?

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How long is Red Lion?

Red Lion runs for 117 minutes (1h 57m).

When did Red Lion come out?

Red Lion was released in 1969.

Who directed Red Lion?

Red Lion was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.

Who stars in Red Lion?

Red Lion stars Toshirō Mifune, Shima Iwashita, Etsushi Takahashi, Minori Terada.

What is Red Lion's rating?

Red Lion holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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