Crossroads
Originally released in 1928. Crossroads is a drama film. directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Junosuke Bandô, Akiko Chihaya, and Yukiko Ogawa
Synopsis
After falling in love with a courtesan, Rikiya is blinded by ash during a fight in a brothel. Believing the blindness permanent and his opponent dead, Rikiya goes back home to his sister. Okiku, desperate to protect her brother who thinks himself a murderer, wants to sacrifice herself for him and become a prostitute to pay for Rikiya's treatment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kinugasa Eiga Renmei
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads about?
After falling in love with a courtesan, Rikiya is blinded by ash during a fight in a brothel. Believing the blindness permanent and his opponent dead, Rikiya goes back home to his sister. Okiku, de...
Who directed Crossroads?
Crossroads was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
How long is Crossroads?
Crossroads has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Crossroads released?
Crossroads was released on May 11, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crossroads?
The main cast of Crossroads includes Junosuke Bandô, Akiko Chihaya, Yukiko Ogawa, Minoru Takase, Yoshie Nakagawa.