The Burning Prison
1950, Japanese. Directed by Kunio Watanabe.
In Nihonbashi, a fire broke out in the Kodenma-cho prison, and the prisoners were released. With the proviso that if the prisoner does not return within three days, or if he leaves Edo Prefecture, he will be sentenced to death. Prisoner Yakichi went to Matsumoto to see his mother, who was in critical condition. However, Yoriki Matsukura tries to catch Yakichi and bring him to execution.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 12 August 1950
- Original title
- 燃ゆる牢獄
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shigeki Nakajima
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Who directed The Burning Prison?
The Burning Prison (1950) was directed by Kunio Watanabe and stars Chiezo Kataoka, Kōkichi Takada, Haruyo Ichikawa.