Palace of the Singing Raccoon-Dogs (movie)

Palace of the Singing Raccoon-Dogs (movie)

歌ふ狸御殿
  • Production country: Japan
  • Producer: Keigo Kimura
  • Production companies: Daiei Film
  • Genre: Music, Fantasy, Romance, Drama
  • Release date: 11/5/1942
  • Run time: 86 min.

Movie description

In this Japanese retelling of Cinderella, Okuro (Takayama) is the unfortunate stepdaughter of a family of tanuki: shape-shifting raccoon dogs. She hopes to see the tanuki prince (former Takarazuka star Miyagi) against her stepmother's wishes; the magical spirit of the willow tree, and a hapless kappa (water goblin) intercede in unexpected ways.

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Hiroko Takayama

Hiroko Takayama

Role(s): Okuro

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Chikako Miyagi

Chikako Miyagi

Role(s): Tanukichiro

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Yoshiko Kusabue

Yoshiko Kusabue

Role(s): Kinuta

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Shigeo Kusunoki

Shigeo Kusunoki

Role(s): Tsutsumizaemon

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Mamechiyo

Mamechiyo

Role(s): Otanu

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