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Original Title: Hangyakuji Company: Toei Company Ltd. Production Year: 1961 Format: Widescreen - Color - 110 mins - English Subtitles Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, AZUMA Chiyonosuke, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke Directed by: ITO Daisuke Where to Buy: www.kurotokagi.com |
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This is the chronicle of the tragic life and anguish of a young lord in the Warring Clans era. Young lord Saburo Nobuyasu struggles to find comfort in life. His arranged marriage to Tokuhime, daughter of one-time family enemy Oda Nobunaga, provides little happiness. His manipulative mother adds further complications through her constant interference and attempts at defeating the Oda family. A true classic in the historical sense, this is a superb film with deep insight into the culture of old Japan. At that time it was common for erstwhile enemies to form alliances through marriage. While it might seem a good idea at the time, the result is often tragic. |