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Nemuri Kyoshiro: Full Moon Killing

  • TV Movie
  • 1989
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Nemuri Kyoshiro: Full Moon Killing (1989)
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This is the first special drama reviving the character of Nemuri Kyoshiro, played by Masakazu Tamura, who gained popularity in the TV series. The simple Engetsu style without CG is perfectly... Read allThis is the first special drama reviving the character of Nemuri Kyoshiro, played by Masakazu Tamura, who gained popularity in the TV series. The simple Engetsu style without CG is perfectly suited to the cold Kyoshiro's swordsmanship. One rainy night, Kyoshiro (Masakazu Tamura) ... Read allThis is the first special drama reviving the character of Nemuri Kyoshiro, played by Masakazu Tamura, who gained popularity in the TV series. The simple Engetsu style without CG is perfectly suited to the cold Kyoshiro's swordsmanship. One rainy night, Kyoshiro (Masakazu Tamura) passes the son of a samurai with a broken sandal lace and hears the words "the house will ... Read all

  • Director
    • Tokuzô Tanaka
  • Stars
    • Ichirô Murakoshi
    • Kei Satô
    • Yumi Takigawa
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
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    • Director
      • Tokuzô Tanaka
    • Stars
      • Ichirô Murakoshi
      • Kei Satô
      • Yumi Takigawa
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ichirô Murakoshi
    Kei Satô
    Kei Satô
    Yumi Takigawa
    Masakazu Tamura
    Sô Yamamura
    Sô Yamamura
    Hitoshi Ômae
    • Director
      • Tokuzô Tanaka
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    • Release date
      • 1989 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Production company
      • Toei Company
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      2 hours 18 minutes
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      • Color

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