Akadot / Manga Academy

[GATSU]

Featuring 3 Films

The Rascal Benten (11 A.M.) Runtime 86 min

"Benten Kozo"(Directed by Daisuke Itoh/1958 )

This film showcases Raizo Ichikawa's many charms including his impersonations as a woman and a youngster. A noteworthy part is the Rascal Benten blackmail scheme at Hamamatsuya, which is also famous in Kabuki.

The Fight (2P.M.) Runtime 83 min.

"Nemuri Kyoshiro Shobu" (Directed by Kenji Misumi/1964)

Kyoshiro Nemuri(Raizo Ichikawa) is a talented and righteous samurai who saves the life of an old man in peril. Unbeknownst to the hero, the murder attempt was at the plan of Princess Taka, who subsequently plots Nemuri's assassination. Through a series of harrowing escapes and battles, Nemuri manages to undermine the power-hungry plans of the Princess.

Kiru(5 P.M.) Runtime 71 min.

"Kiru" (Directed by Kenji Misumi/1962)

This classic tells the turbulent tale of Shingo Takakura(Raizo Ichikawa), a samurai engulfed in the forces of love, jealousy, and revenge. Renowned for its climactic ending, Kiru is a "cinematic work of art".

Event Location

Aratani/Japan American Theatre
244 S. Pedro St.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90012

Presented by JACCC
Japanese American and Cultural Community Center

Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles

Ticket Information

Call the Box Office at (213)680-3700
$6 General Admission
$5 JACCC & JAS Members and Students with ID

For Additional Information

Call the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Office
at (213)621-2267 ext.109