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Poll: 35 Films from the Golden Age of Japanese Cinema

A poll by Dibyayan_Chakravorty
The 1950s is regarded by film historians as the 'Golden Age' of Japanese cinema. Some of the most critically acclaimed Japanese films of all time were produced during this period.

These are the top 35 most popular films from the Golden Age of Japanese Cinema. Which one would you most like to discover?

After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

Results of 589 votes:

  1. 1.

    Seven Samurai (1954)

     
  2. 2.

    Rashomon (1950)

     
  3. 3.

    Godzilla (1954)

     
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