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68 years ago:
Princess Yang Kwei Fei (HK,JP)
Original title: 楊貴妃
In eighth century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a distant relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the ...
1955-05-03
themoviedb.org/movie/91426

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71 years ago:
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (JP)
Original title: 虎の尾を踏む男達
Yoshitsune Minamoto, disguised with his retinue as monks, must make do with a comical porter as their guide through hostile territory en route to safety.
1952-04-24
themoviedb.org/movie/36916

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70 years ago:
Ugetsu (JP)
Original title: 雨月物語
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become...
1953-03-26
themoviedb.org/movie/14696

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