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The Forbidden Castle (1959)

Original title: 美男城

1959-02-24 · 1h 33m · JA
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From an original story by Shibata Renzaburo, the novelist who created such classics as: the "Nemuri Kyoshiro" series (Son of the Black Mass), "Destiny’s Son" etc. comes the complex story exploring the mystery behind why Ino Morimasa betrayed his sworn brother Ishida Mitsunari, thus leading to the defeat of the Toyotomi at the Battle of Sekigahara. Starring Nakamura Kinnosuke in one of the strongest performances of his career as Ino's estranged son seeking justice. Originally known as "The Forbidden Castle".

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Yasushi SasakiDirector

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Kusuo AbeKusuo AbeKensaku HaraKensaku HaraKunio KagaKunio KagaHeisuke KinamiHeisuke KinamiMichimaro KotabeMichimaro KotabeKenji KusumotoKenji KusumotoYumiko MiharaYumiko MiharaMichirō MinamiMichirō MinamiMasao MishimaMasao MishimaRyuichi NagashimaRyuichi NagashimaMichimaro OtabeMichimaro OtabeKinnosuke NakamuraKinnosuke Nakamura

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference438457Actor preference438446 · 437974 · 379892Country preferenceJpDecade preference1950

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What is The Forbidden Castle about?

From an original story by Shibata Renzaburo, the novelist who created such classics as: the "Nemuri Kyoshiro" series (Son of the Black Mass), "Destiny’s Son" etc. comes the complex story exploring the mystery behind why Ino Morimasa betrayed his sworn brother Ishida Mitsunari, thus leading to the defeat of the Toyotomi at the Battle of Sekigahara. Starring Nakamura Kinnosuke in one of the strongest performances of his career as Ino's estranged son seeking justice. Originally known as "The Forbidden Castle".

How long is The Forbidden Castle?

The Forbidden Castle has a runtime of 93 minutes.