Minamoto Yoshitsune
Originally released in 1955. Minamoto Yoshitsune is a drama/history film. directed by Ryō Hagiwara.
Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Hitomi Nakahara, and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Synopsis
A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune, based on the novel by Genzo Murakami. The action of the first part takes place in the late Heian period, when the Taira clan came to power, and Genji was oppressed. The great dream and ambitions of Genkuro Yoshitsune in his youth are depicted, he joins forces with his older brother Yoritomo to raise an army to defeat the Taira clan, and the second part depicts the fall of the clan, persecution and murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minamoto Yoshitsune about?
A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune, based on the novel by Genzo Murakami. The action of the first part takes place in the late Heian...
Who directed Minamoto Yoshitsune?
Minamoto Yoshitsune was directed by Ryō Hagiwara.
How long is Minamoto Yoshitsune?
Minamoto Yoshitsune has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Minamoto Yoshitsune released?
Minamoto Yoshitsune was released on July 30, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Minamoto Yoshitsune?
The main cast of Minamoto Yoshitsune includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Hitomi Nakahara, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Isuzu Yamada, Eitarō Ozawa.