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The Pirates of Buban (1972)

6.519720h 46mJA
DocumentaryTV Movie

Directed by Shōhei Imamura

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

0h 46m

Language

JA

Release

January 1, 1972

Director

Shōhei Imamura

Official Trailer

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Overview

By going to the Philippines, Imamura comes to meet people living in an extreme poverty. He discovers very quickly that some communities are under the control of cruel & armed pirates. Imamura will come to meet those men in order to understand their position.

Cast

Shōhei Imamura

Shōhei Imamura

Himself

Kō Nishimura

Kō Nishimura

Shoichi Ozawa

Shoichi Ozawa

Shigeru Tsuyuguchi

Shigeru Tsuyuguchi

Kazuo Kitamura

Kazuo Kitamura

Tohru Emori

Tohru Emori

Masaomi Kondo

Masaomi Kondo

Takeshi Katō

Takeshi Katō

Torahiko Hamada

Torahiko Hamada

Akiji Kobayashi

Akiji Kobayashi

Ikuyo Morita

Ikuyo Morita

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Pirates of Buban (1972), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

By going to the Philippines, Imamura comes to meet people living in an extreme poverty. He discovers very quickly that some communities are under the control of cruel & armed pirates. Imamura will come to meet those men in order to understand their position.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Pirates of Buban. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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