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  • The Giant (1938)
  • 66 min | Drama
The Giant (1938)
66 min | Drama

The last film of director Itami took inspiration from Les Miserables. Transpiring during the Southwestern War of 1877 in Japan, which was the last civil war in the country, a criminal escapes prison only to be found by a monk. The criminal...See moreThe last film of director Itami took inspiration from Les Miserables. Transpiring during the Southwestern War of 1877 in Japan, which was the last civil war in the country, a criminal escapes prison only to be found by a monk. The criminal decides to turn a new leaf based on their conversation and goes on to become a town's mayor. He hears news of a mistaken arrest and identity. The revelation of truth is the start of a series of miseries. Written by aghaemi See less
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Victor Hugo (author) | Mansaku Itami (screenplay)
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Updated Apr 11, 1938

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Apr 11, 1938 (Japan)

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