
Battle at Honnôji Temple
1908-09-16 · 12 min · Not rated
In 1908, Director/Producer Shozo Makino (father of Japanese cinema) directed and produced the first dramatic film in Kyoto. “Honnô-ji Gassen” was shot at Shinnyo-Do Temple. Considered a lost film.
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- Shōzō Makino
- Production companies
- Yokota Shokai
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
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