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Frequently compared to George Lucas' Star Wars, this 1958 film earned its director the Silver Bear award at the 1959 Berlin Film Festival.
PLOT OUTLINE: Lured by gold, two greedy peasants escort a man and woman across enemy lines. However, they do not realize that their companions are actually a princess and her general.
SUMMARY: Princess Yuki Akizuki ("Yukihime" in Japanese) is to be led through enemy territory, where she may rebuild her kingdom with gold that she has in her caravan. She is assisted by her trusted general, Rokurota Makabe, who insists that she masquarades as a mute farmer. Two minions, Tahei and Ma
Frequently compared to George Lucas' Star Wars, this 1958 film earned its director the Silver Bear award at the 1959 Berlin Film Festival.
PLOT OUTLINE: Lured by gold, two greedy peasants escort a man and woman across enemy lines. However, they do not realize that their companions are actually a princess and her general.
SUMMARY: Princess Yuki Akizuki ("Yukihime" in Japanese) is to be led through enemy territory, where she may rebuild her kingdom with gold that she has in her caravan. She is assisted by her trusted general, Rokurota Makabe, who insists that she masquarades as a mute farmer. Two minions, Tahei and Matashichi help unknowingly, as they believe they will get a piece of the gold if they help the princess attain her goals. [IMDB - Joel Kirk]
++++ DVD FEATURES: This officially licensed South Korean release is All-Region NTSC Code 0 (playable world-wide). Anamorphic 2.35:1 Widescreen display, original Black & White, with Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Sound in JAPANESE with optional (removable) English and Korean subtitles. Nearly all the writing on the case is in Korean.
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EAN: 0889078082442 UPC: 889078082442
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