Sakura Sôgorô

About This Movie

Sakura Sôgorô is a Japanese horror film released in 1912. Directed by an unknown filmmaker, it features Matsunosuke Onoe in a leading role. This film is an important early entry in the horror genre from Japan.

Sakura Sôgorô is part of a rare collection of pre-war Japanese cinema, making its availability quite limited. Most known copies are in fragile condition, emphasizing its scarcity. Collector interest in such films has grown, as they represent an important era of cultural storytelling, combining traditional folklore with early film techniques. As with many films from this period, obtaining a good print is increasingly difficult, which adds to its allure among collectors.