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Crossroads

Crossroads

May 11, 1928 · 1h 14m

Rated 6.6 out of 10

Director

Teinosuke Kinugasa

Overview

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.

About Crossroads

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, 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.

When was Crossroads released?

Crossroads was released on May 11, 1928.

How long is Crossroads?

Crossroads runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who directed Crossroads?

Crossroads was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.

Who is in the cast of Crossroads?

The cast of Crossroads includes Junosuke Bandô (Rikiya), Akiko Chihaya (Elder Sister Okiku), Yukiko Ogawa (Yada Onna), Minoru Takase (Man with Truncheon) and Yoshie Nakagawa (Old Lady Who Trades Woman).

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