Shinran, Part II
Originally released in 1960. Shinran, Part II is a drama/history film. directed by Tomotaka Tasaka. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Katsuo Nakamura, and Minoru Chiaki
Synopsis
Continuation of the biographical film about the monk Shinran, based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa. Shinran, born of the fading aristocratic class, was placed in a monastary on Mount Hiei when still a child. He did not come down for twenty years, when his wanderings begin as he spreads his ideas for achieving enlightenment through the Pure Land sutra. Because his teachings contradict the powerful Tendai sect, he comes to grief with the government, his followers persecuted, himself exiled to far coastal Echigo where he married & began raising a family but soonafter was wandering & teaching again. He lived to be ninety.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 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 Shinran, Part II about?
Continuation of the biographical film about the monk Shinran, based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa. Shinran, born of the fading aristocratic class, was placed in a monastary on Mount Hiei when sti...
Who directed Shinran, Part II?
Shinran, Part II was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.
How long is Shinran, Part II?
Shinran, Part II has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Shinran, Part II released?
Shinran, Part II was released on September 27, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shinran, Part II?
The main cast of Shinran, Part II includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Katsuo Nakamura, Minoru Chiaki, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Denjirō Ōkōchi.