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Wikipedia article




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| director = Senkichi Taniguchi

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| story = Yasujiro Tamura

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| music = Fumio Hayasaka

| cinematography = Akira Mimura

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| distributor = Shintoho

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| runtime = 116 minutes

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is a 1950 Japanese film which revolves around a tragic affair between a soldier involved in the Manchurian campaign and a prostitute.

The film received two awards at the Mainichi Film Concours and was later remade by Seijun Suzuki at Nikkatsu.

Synopsis



Mikami, a Japanese soldier serving in China, is captured by Chinese forces. Although he is able to escape, he is treated with contempt by his peers. After falling in love with a prostitute named Harumi, she convinces him to desert the army and live with her.

Cast



* Ry Ikebe as Mikami

* Yoshiko Yamaguchi as Harumi

* Eitaro Ozawa as Adjutant

* Hajime Izu as Oda

* Haruo Tanaka as Noro

* Setsuko Wakayama as Kaoru

Release



'Akatsuki no Dass' was released in Japan on 8 January 1950 where it was distributed by Shintoho.

Reception



'Akatsuki no Dass' received two awards at the Mainichi Film Concours: Best Cinematography and Best Sound.

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