Riot in Gujo
Originally released in 2000. Riot in Gujo is a drama film. directed by Seijiro Koyama.
Starring Naoto Ogata, Hiromi Iwasaki, and Arata Furuta
Synopsis
Naoto Ogata plays Sadajiro, a young farmer fighting out the battle of the riot through to the end. Sadajiro's wife is played by Hiromi Iwasaki, his father is played by Go Kato and Ryuzo Hayashi plays a leader of the Riot. The Riot in Gujo is called one of the biggest three riots in the Edo Period as it took almost 5 years to settle and also involved the Edo government. This movie is a period film about the riot and Gujo farmers fighting for their tenacity of purpose. The farmers had suffered enough from heavy taxes and decided to rise up in riot when the domain lord, Yorikane, issued a new act, which practically forced tax increases. Asking the lord to retract the act, they pour down to the Hachiman Castle. For once they attain the repeal deed signed by the chief retainer. However the promise is broken. Now the farmers decide to make a direct plea to the Edo Residence…This film is full tension and breathless moments.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riot in Gujo about?
Naoto Ogata plays Sadajiro, a young farmer fighting out the battle of the riot through to the end. Sadajiro's wife is played by Hiromi Iwasaki, his father is played by Go Kato and Ryuzo Hayashi pla...
Who directed Riot in Gujo?
Riot in Gujo was directed by Seijiro Koyama.
How long is Riot in Gujo?
Riot in Gujo has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Riot in Gujo released?
Riot in Gujo was released on December 23, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Riot in Gujo?
The main cast of Riot in Gujo includes Naoto Ogata, Hiromi Iwasaki, Arata Furuta, Gin Maeda, Kei Yamamoto.