The Passion of a Woman Teacher (1926)
Overview
The curse of a jealous woman destroys lovers on the run. Considered a lost film.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 0.594 |
Directed By
Kenji Mizoguchi
Crew
Kenji Mizoguchi
Enchô San'yûtei
Tatsuyuki Yokota
Yoshiaki Kamehara
Matsutarō Kawaguchi
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