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Red Lion

October 10, 1969 1h 57m 6.4/10 (26 votes)

Originally released in 1969. Red Lion is a comedy/action film. directed by Kihachi Okamoto.

Starring Toshirō Mifune, Shima Iwashita, and Etsushi Takahashi

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 10, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 57m 117 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (26 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

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 tyr...

Who directed Red Lion?

Red Lion was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.

How long is Red Lion?

Red Lion has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).

When was Red Lion released?

Red Lion was released on October 10, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Red Lion?

The main cast of Red Lion includes Toshirō Mifune, Shima Iwashita, Etsushi Takahashi, Minori Terada, Nobuko Otowa.