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Sekiheki Daimyōjin
Ichikawa Ebijuro stars in this kaibyo story concerning a ghost-cat named Akakabe Daimyojin, which would be re-filmed in 1938. The story may derive from a version of the bakeneko legend of Saga, in which the ghost-cat was deified as a daimyojin ("powerful entity").
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Plot Summary
This silent film is a historical drama that is believed to depict events related to the Battle of Red Cliffs, a significant event in Chinese history. As a film from the early silent era in Japan, specific plot details are scarce and largely inferred from its title and historical context.
Critical Reception
As an extremely early and obscure Japanese silent film, specific critical reception is virtually non-existent in public records. Films from this era were often not reviewed in the same way as modern cinema, and surviving documentation is rare.
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Fun Fact
Sekiheki Daimyōjin translates to 'Red Cliff Great Deity' or 'Great God of the Red Cliff,' strongly suggesting a connection to the famous historical Battle of Red Cliffs.
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