Akireta renchû (1936)

The first in a series of films featuring the comedy duo Entatsu-Achako, providing them with a background story to do their popular manzai-routines on film. Here, Entatsu and Achako start out as rivals for the affection of a young woman but ultimately pair up to face a bigger rival. Entatsu chooses to become a boxer to get his chance at punching the rival out of the way.

• Release Date: 1936-01-11
• Runtime: 1h 20min
• Production Company: P.C.L. Eiga Seisaku-jo
• Production Country: Japan
• Directors: Okada Kei, Osamu Fushimizu.