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Castle of Flames (1960)

Original title: 炎の城

1960-10-30 · 1h 39m · JA
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In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom. Not knowing who to trust, Masato feigns madness, vowing to get to the truth, even though his act causes distress to the girl he loves, who's waited for him all these years. The ghost of his father turns up now and then to show him the way. Meanwhile a peasant revolt is brewing... It all ends tragically.

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Tai KatōDirector

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Hashizo ŌkawaHashizo ŌkawaDenjirō ŌkōchiDenjirō ŌkōchiMieko TakamineMieko TakamineYoshiko MitaYoshiko MitaUshio AkashiUshio AkashiYataro KurokawaYataro KurokawaKenji SusukidaKenji SusukidaIchirō IzawaIchirō IzawaKichiya BandoKichiya BandoRyōsuke KagawaRyōsuke KagawaAkitake KōnoAkitake KōnoHiroshi MizunoHiroshi Mizuno

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What is Castle of Flames about?

In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom. Not knowing who to trust, Masato feigns madness, vowing to get to the truth, even though his act causes distress to the girl he loves, who's waited for him all these years. The ghost of his father turns up now and then to show him the way. Meanwhile a peasant revolt is brewing... It all ends tragically.

How long is Castle of Flames?

Castle of Flames has a runtime of 99 minutes.