Sakai no Taiko movie poster

Sakai no Taiko

December 1, 1997 1h 9m

Originally released in 1997. Sakai no Taiko is a drama/history film. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ichikawa Danjūrō XII, Danshirō Ichikawa, and Nakamura Kanzaburo

Synopsis

Written by Kawatake Shinshichi II in 1873, this play is representative of a category of works called katsureki, "Living History" plays, which sought to depict past events as accurately as possible.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 1, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 9m 69 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Shochiku

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sakai no Taiko about?

Written by Kawatake Shinshichi II in 1873, this play is representative of a category of works called katsureki, "Living History" plays, which sought to depict past events as accurately as possible.

How long is Sakai no Taiko?

Sakai no Taiko has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).

When was Sakai no Taiko released?

Sakai no Taiko was released on December 1, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sakai no Taiko?

The main cast of Sakai no Taiko includes Ichikawa Danjūrō XII, Danshirō Ichikawa, Nakamura Kanzaburo.