Lord Mito
Originally released in 1978. Lord Mito is a adventure/drama film. directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi.
Starring Eijirō Tōno, Kōtarō Satomi, and Shin'ya Ohwada
Synopsis
One of Japan’s most popular historical characters, former Vice-Shogun Tokugawa Mitsukuni, whose travels around the nation are legendary has made it to the silver screen in a dynamic and exciting tale featuring megastar Toshiro Mifune as an expert swordsman drawn into the action to fight injustice. The Elder Lord travels about disguised as a retired merchant with his two trusty bodyguards Sukesaburo and Kakunoshin by his side and secret agent Yashichi close by. After a chance meeting with a dying man and young woman who had been brutally attacked, they set out for Kaga Province to wreak vengeance on the responsible parties. Don’t miss this exciting journey into Japanese history!
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
9.5/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eijirō Tōno
as Tokugawa Mitsukuni
Kōtarō Satomi
as Sasaki Sukesaburo
Shin'ya Ohwada
as Atsumi Kakunoshin
Ichirō Nakatani
as Kazaguruma no Yashichi
Gentaro Takahashi
as Utsukari Hachibei
Toshirō Mifune
as Sakuzaemon Okumura
Tōru Abe
as Mondo Murai
Muga Takewaki
as Ishikawa Hayato
Hajime Hana
as Nise Komon
Komaki Kurihara
as Yumi
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lord Mito about?
One of Japan’s most popular historical characters, former Vice-Shogun Tokugawa Mitsukuni, whose travels around the nation are legendary has made it to the silver screen in a dynamic and exciting ...
Who directed Lord Mito?
Lord Mito was directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi.
How long is Lord Mito?
Lord Mito has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Lord Mito released?
Lord Mito was released on December 23, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lord Mito?
The main cast of Lord Mito includes Eijirō Tōno, Kōtarō Satomi, Shin'ya Ohwada, Ichirō Nakatani, Gentaro Takahashi.