Demon Thistle (1927)

The vast majority of the commercial films made by Kinugasa in the 1920s have, like almost all Japanese films of the period, been lost. Even a fragmentary survival such as Oni azami is to be celebrated – the more so since the film marked the first of many appearances by popular star Chojiro Hayashi (1908-84) in Kinugasa films. The original story of Oni azami is credited to Fred Niblo, the American director of Blood and Sand (1922) and Ben-Hur (1925). It derives from The Red Lily (1924), a Ramón Novarro vehicle that had been a great success on its release in Japan.

Director: Teinosuke Kinugasa
Runtime: 14 min
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Production: Kinugasa Eiga Renmei, Shochiku Shimokamo
Country: Japan
Language: No Language
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More Films by Director: Teinosuke Kinugasa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Demon Thistle about?
The vast majority of the commercial films made by Kinugasa in the 1920s have, like almost all Japanese films of the period, been lost. Even a fragmentary survival such as Oni azami is to be celebrated – the more so since the film marked the first of many appearances by popular star Chojiro Hayashi (1908-84) in Kinugasa films. The original story of Oni azami is credited to Fred Niblo, the American director of Blood and Sand (1922) and Ben-Hur (1925). It derives from The Red Lily (1924), a Ramón Novarro vehicle that had been a great success on its release in Japan.
Who directed Demon Thistle?
Demon Thistle was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
Who stars in Demon Thistle?
Demon Thistle stars Akiko Chihaya, Kazuo Hasegawa.
How long is Demon Thistle?
Demon Thistle has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
Where was Demon Thistle produced?
Demon Thistle was produced in Japan.