The Broken Commandment
Originally released in 1962. The Broken Commandment is a drama film. directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Rentaro Mikuni, and Shiho Fujimura
Synopsis
Ushimatsu's father told him never to reveal his lower-caste heritage; years later, he now contemplates confiding in an activist fighting against such discrimination.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raizō Ichikawa
as Ushimatsu Segawa
Rentaro Mikuni
as Rentaro Inoko
Shiho Fujimura
as Oshiho
Eiji Funakoshi
as Keinoshin Kazama
Jun Hamamura
as Ushimatsu's father
Yoshi Katō
as Ushimatsu's uncle
Kyôko Kishida
as Inoko's wife
Seiji Miyaguchi
as School master
Hiroyuki Nagato
as Ginnosuke Tsuchiya
Haruko Sugimura
as School master's wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Broken Commandment about?
Ushimatsu's father told him never to reveal his lower-caste heritage; years later, he now contemplates confiding in an activist fighting against such discrimination.
Who directed The Broken Commandment?
The Broken Commandment was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
How long is The Broken Commandment?
The Broken Commandment has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Broken Commandment released?
The Broken Commandment was released on April 6, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Broken Commandment?
The main cast of The Broken Commandment includes Raizō Ichikawa, Rentaro Mikuni, Shiho Fujimura, Eiji Funakoshi, Jun Hamamura.