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Skull (1927): Cast

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Skull is a 1927 drama directed by Sentarō Shirai, starring Utaemon Ichikawa as Reinosuke Ushio, Kokuten Kôdô and Ritsuko Niizuma. It runs 48 minutes.

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Skull (1927) movie poster
Released
Runtime
48 min
Director
Sentarō Shirai
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Skull About?

The premise of Skull without spoilers.

The film portrays the tragic fate of a Christian lord struggling against his circumstances in the Edo period. Notably, Utaemon Ichikawa delivers an unforgettable climax, confronting his opponent with a gash in his forehead and a wild, unkempt mane, a scene that has become legendary for its raw intensity.

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Cast & crew

Skull Cast & Characters

Utaemon Ichikawa leads the cast as Reinosuke Ushio, with Kokuten Kôdô and Ritsuko Niizuma. Directed by Sentarō Shirai.

Details

Skull Also Known As

Also known as “Dokuro”.

Also known as
  • Dokuro

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FAQ

Skull FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Skull, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Skull?

Skull runs 48 minutes.

When was Skull released?

Skull was released on May 10, 1927.

Who directed Skull?

Skull was directed by Sentarō Shirai.

Who is in the cast of Skull?

Skull stars Utaemon Ichikawa as Reinosuke Ushio, Kokuten Kôdô and Ritsuko Niizuma.

Does Skull have a post-credit scene?

No. Skull has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Skull in?

The original language of Skull is Japanese.

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