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are respectively 1928 and 1929 black and white Japanese silent films with directed by Masahiro Makino
. Serving as parts of a 3 part series, the first and second installments are representative films directed by Masahiro Makino, the son of Shozo Makino (considered the 'father of Japanese film'). These films lent status to ensemble casts that did not rely on famous stars. The unique setting of the ronin
town, coupled with the exquisite camera work and fast-paced sword fighting scenes, provide the viewer with highly enjoyable pieces.
Masahiro Makino
was a Japanese film director of more than 260 films, primarily in the chanbara and yakuza genres. His real name was Masatada , but he took the stage name Masahiro, the kanji for which he changed multiple times .-Career:...
. Serving as parts of a 3 part series, the first and second installments are representative films directed by Masahiro Makino, the son of Shozo Makino (considered the 'father of Japanese film'). These films lent status to ensemble casts that did not rely on famous stars. The unique setting of the ronin
Ronin
A or rounin was a Bushi with no lord or master during the feudal period of Japan. A samurai became masterless from the death or fall of his master, or after the loss of his master's favor or privilege....
town, coupled with the exquisite camera work and fast-paced sword fighting scenes, provide the viewer with highly enjoyable pieces.