Taking the Castle movie poster

Taking the Castle

March 6, 1965 2h 16m

Originally released in 1965. Taking the Castle is a feature film. directed by Toshio Masuda. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Yūjirō Ishihara, Minoru Chiaki, and Tamao Nakamura

Synopsis

The Sengoku Era was coming to an end. The monopoly of the ever powerful shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa, was at a near. Only one man was brave enough to stand in Ieyasu's way - A lone wolf samurai by the name of Kagekatsu Uesugi. Inspired by Uesugi's courage to revolt, a young samurai warrior, Touzou Kuruma decides to join the fight. Their target: the Tamonyama Castle.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 6, 1965 60 years ago
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Runtime 2h 16m 136 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

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taking the Castle about?

The Sengoku Era was coming to an end. The monopoly of the ever powerful shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa, was at a near. Only one man was brave enough to stand in Ieyasu's way - A lone wolf samurai by the n...

Who directed Taking the Castle?

Taking the Castle was directed by Toshio Masuda.

How long is Taking the Castle?

Taking the Castle has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).

When was Taking the Castle released?

Taking the Castle was released on March 6, 1965 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Taking the Castle?

The main cast of Taking the Castle includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Minoru Chiaki, Tamao Nakamura, Gannosuke Ashiya, Kamatari Fujiwara.