Movie Description

歌ふ狸御殿

(1942)

Overview

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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Original Title歌ふ狸御殿

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1942-11-05

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 26m

Production CompaniesDaiei Film

Genres

  • Music
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Drama