Sadakichi Shimizu, the Armed Robber Trailer (1899)

03 December 1899 2 mins

'Armed Robber Shimizu Sadakicchi' is considered Japan's debut film and came on the heels of the country obtaining its first film camera. It famously was only a couple of minutes' long as its film reel was only seventy feet long. It featured who is considered to be Japan's first film actor Unpei Yokoyama who was one of two actors in the film. It features one scene where a robber is apprehended by the police.

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Cast

Unpei Yokoyama as Policeman

Mokuko Ichikawa as Robber

Crew

Tsunekichi Shibata Director

International Titles

Pisutoru gôtô Shimizu Sadakichi Trailer

International Releases Dates

Japan 03 December 1899

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