Sadakichi Shimizu, the Armed Robber

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Released December 03, 1899

Overview

'Armed Robber Shimizu Sadakicchi' is considered Japan's debut film and came on the heels of the country obtaining its first film camera. It famously was only a couple of minutes' long as its film reel was only seventy feet long. It featured who is considered to be Japan's first film actor Unpei Yokoyama who was one of two actors in the film. It features one scene where a robber is apprehended by the police.

Runtime

0h 2m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

清水定吉(稲妻強盗)


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

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