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An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).
$262000
$0
87 min
1980-07-02
Released
English
2
4
Chubei, a clerk
Umegawa, a prostitute
Hachiemon, Chubei's friend; Magoemon, Chubei's father
Scene I Joruri Reciter
Scene I Samisen Player
Scene II Jaruri Reciter
Scene II Samisen Player
Scene III Jaruri Reciter
Scene III Samisen Player
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