In 4 containers. Based on the play by Takeda Izumo II. Title from insert; series from label on container. Filmed in 1977 at the Kabuki-za Theatre, Tokyo. Program notes in Japanese and English inserted in containers.
Contents:
[v. 1 (2 discs)]: The grand prologue : helmet identification at Tsurugaoka shrine ; Act II, scene 1 : Gifts before the gate of the Ashikaga mansion ; Act II, scene 2 : Bloodshed in the pine room of the Ashikaga mansion ; Act IV, scene 1 : Enya Hangan's seppuku at Ôgigayatsu ; Act IV, scene 2 : Surrendering the mansion (3:10:00) -- [v. 2]: Dance : The bridegroom's journey ; Act V, scene 1 : The offer of the musket on the Yamazaki highway ; Act V, scene 2 : The two bullets ; Act VI : Kanpei's seppuku (2:34:00) -- [v. 3]: Act VII : The Ichiriki teahouse in Gion (1:46:00) -- [v. 4]: Act IX : A life of seclusion in Yamashina ; Act XI : The attack on Moronô's mansion (2:03:00).
Summary:
Covers the most important scenes of one of the greatest works in all Japanese theater. Based on a true story of revenge more widely known as the "Tale of the 47 Ronin."
Series:
[Masterpieces of Kabuki theatre ; v. 17-20]
OCLC:
(OCoLC)176907507
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
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