| Beni-kômori(The Red Bat)
 Also known as [The Crimson Bat]
 (1931) Japan
 B&W : Feature film
 Directed by Reinosuke Aku (part one) and Gorô Hirose (parts two and three)
 Cast: Jin’ichi Amano, Akiko Chihaya, Masao Hori, Shôsei Nakamura, Kinnosuke Takamatsu, Ryûnosuke Tsukigata, Umeko Ôbayashi Shochiku Kinema Kenkyû-jo production. / Scenario by Reinosuke Aku, from a novel by Shin Hasegawa. Cinematography by Eiji Tsuburaya. / The film was released in three parts: [1] “Beni-kômori: Dai ippen,” released 6 March 1931; [2] “Beni-kômori: Dai nihen: Yûyaku kessen no maki,” released 21 March 1931; [3] “Beni-kômori: Dai sampen: Ketsurui Tonami Chôhachirô no maki,” released 17 May 1931. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / One of three separate film adapations of the Hasegawa novel that were released in 1931. / Silent film. Drama. Survival status: (unknown) Current rights holder: (unknown) Listing updated: 13 July 2024. References: Website-IMDb. |