The Lone Journey(1955)
Forced on the road by yakuza obligations, a man sets out on a reckless journey to Tsumagoi. Movie posters for local cinemas were often displayed at sento (public baths) too. The handwritten text on the bottom here announces the film will play at Hassen for 3 days.
Movie: The Lone Journey
Top 10 Billed Cast
Naojiro Mikazuki
Otaka
Horikoshi no Masakichi
Gorosaku
Harashima no Tokutaro
Oriki
Iwataro
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Forced on the road by yakuza obligations, a man sets out on a reckless journey to Tsumagoi. Movie posters for local cinemas were often displayed at sento (public baths) too. The handwritten text on the bottom here announces the film will play at Hassen for 3 days.
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1955-08-31
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