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The Giant

The Giant

6.0/10
February 2, 1938
127 minutes
Mansaku Itami
History Drama

Overview

Japanese adaptation of LES MISERABLES. The last film of director Itami took inspiration from Les Miserables. Transpiring during the Southwestern War of 1877 in Japan, which was the last civil war in the country, a criminal escapes prison only to be found by a monk. The criminal decides to turn a new leaf based on their conversation and goes on to become a town's mayor. He hears news of a mistaken arrest and identity. The revelation of truth is the start of a series of miseries.

Movie Details

Release Date

February 2, 1938

Runtime

127 minutes

Director

Mansaku Itami

Rating

6.0/10

Production Companies

Toho Eiga

Cast

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