1935 | 35mm | JPN | D: Teinosuke Kinugasa | Japanese with English subtitles 

At the age of seven, Yukinojō, witnesses his parents’ tragic suicide, driven to despair by three corrupt merchant lords. Raised by a kabuki troupe leader and bound by his father’s dying wish, he trains in both performance and swordsmanship. Now a celebrated onnagata (male actor who plays female roles), Yukinojō arrives in Edo to confront his enemies. Set in the Edo era, this melodrama follows Yukinojō from stage to battlefield as he encounters a mischievous thief, an enamoured concubine and prejudiced samurai, turning theatre into a weapon of vengeance.

A stylised jidaigeki (period drama), An Actor’s Revenge features striking kabuki sequences and intense swordplay, including a gripping duel fought while the protagonist remains in female costume. Adapted from Otokichi Mikami’s newspaper serial, this film condenses the original five-hour trilogy, also directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, a former onnagata. In this film Kazuo Hasegawa plays three key roles-Yukinojō, his mother and Yamitarō- reprising his lead nearly 30 years later in director Kon Ichikawa's 1963 remake. 

PLEASE NOTE: This film is Unclassified 15+. People under 15 cannot be admitted to the screening

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1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

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We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.

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Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 5.30am to 11.00pm weekdays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
ON THE NUMBER 53
Route 53 runs between National Museum Lennox Crossing and Dickson Shops Cowper Street on average every 30 minutes from 7.00am to 10.10pm weekdays. Bus alights at Liversidge St behind the NFSA.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

BY BUS - WEEKENDS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 7.00am to 9.00pm weekends and public holidays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

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There is dedicated visitor parking on the premises between McCoy Circuit and Ellery Cresent (paid parking, up to three hours). There is also limited free parking surrounding the building on Liversidge Street.
We recommend using public transport in peak times.

Accessible parking is available off McCoy Circuit.
Wheelchair/accessible access via Liversidge Street.

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