Benkei
Originally released in 1997. Benkei is a drama/history film. directed by Akira Inoue. With a runtime of 2h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ken Matsudaira, Kōtarō Satomi, and Makoto Fujita
Synopsis
At the end of the Heian period, Musashibo Benkei, a warrior monk who hated the Heike clan, was humiliated by his fellow monks and left the mountain monastery. Soon, Benkei competes with the Heike warriors on the Gojo Bridge in Kyoto and takes away their swords. One night he tried to stop a young man who had a beautiful sword on his belt and fought him, but he could not win. Knowing that this young man Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) is looking for an opportunity to overthrow the Heike clan, Benkei asks him to let him join him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 4, 1997
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 26m
146 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TV Asahi
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benkei about?
At the end of the Heian period, Musashibo Benkei, a warrior monk who hated the Heike clan, was humiliated by his fellow monks and left the mountain monastery. Soon, Benkei competes with the Heike w...
Who directed Benkei?
Benkei was directed by Akira Inoue.
How long is Benkei?
Benkei has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
When was Benkei released?
Benkei was released on January 4, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Benkei?
The main cast of Benkei includes Ken Matsudaira, Kōtarō Satomi, Makoto Fujita, Nishimura Kazuhiko, Narimi Arimori.