A Color Print of Edo(1939)
錦絵江戸姿 旗本と街奴
A Color Print of Edo Synopsis
The Color Print of Edo is a 1939 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Kazuo Mori. It is a cheerful period drama, sprinkled with comical scenes and tells the story of a loyal and handsome Edo period servant who fights to help his older brother marry the woman he loves. The star of this film, Utaemon Ichikawa, gained enormous popularity for his portrayal of a cheerful and chivalrous man.
A Color Print of Edo (1939) is a drama and action film directed by Kazuo Mori, released on May 10, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Junzaburō Ban, Yaeko Kumoi and Shinpachirō Asaka. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Kazuo Mori
- Writers:
- Shōtarō Saijō
- Cinematographer:
- Tsunejiro Kawasaki
- Production:
- Digital Meme
- Status:
- Released
A Color Print of Edo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Utaemon Ichikawa
Junzaburō Ban
- Yaeko Kumoi
Yaeko Kumoi
Shinpachirō Asaka
- Wakako Kunitomo
Wakako Kunitomo
as Chihaya
Shōzō Nanbu
Taisuke Matsumoto
as Okubo Hikozaemon
Eigorō Onoe
Kōichi Katsuragi
- Matsuko Miho
Matsuko Miho
- Tarô Bandô
Tarô Bandô
- Setsuko Kai
Setsuko Kai
Key crew
Directed by Kazuo Mori, written by Shōtarō Saijō.
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A Color Print of Edo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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A Color Print of Edo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Color Print of Edo online?
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Who stars in A Color Print of Edo?
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The main cast of A Color Print of Edo (1939) includes Utaemon Ichikawa, Junzaburō Ban, Yaeko Kumoi, Shinpachirō Asaka and Wakako Kunitomo. The film was directed by Kazuo Mori. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Color Print of Edo released?
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A Color Print of Edo was released on May 10, 1939 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is A Color Print of Edo worth watching?
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A Color Print of Edo (1939) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.