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Discover the legendary 1925 Japanese silent masterpiece Orochi, now restored and retitled to its original intended name: Outlaw.
Directed by Buntarō Futagawa and starring the iconic Tsumasaburō Bandō (Bantsuma) at the peak of his fame, this explosive jidaigeki follows a proud, low-ranking samurai whose sense of justice and fiery temper lead him into a downward spiral of misunderstandings, betrayal, and societal rejection. Framed and hounded by those in power, he transforms from loyal retainer into a feared outlaw—yet the film boldly questions: Who are the real villains in a world ruled by hypocrisy and rigid class structures?
Featuring groundbreaking, kinetic sword-fighting sequences that influenced generations of Chambara cinema, raw emotional depth, and a searing critique of feudal injustice that feels startlingly modern, Outlaw was so provocative that censors forced a title change from its original “Outlaw” to “Orochi” (Serpent).
The edition features a score by Doctor Deathray and narration by Robin Black.
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