The Three Treasures
"The Birth of Japan!"
Originally released in 1959. The Three Treasures is a fantasy/action film. directed by Hiroshi Inagaki. With a runtime of 3h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, and Setsuko Hara
Synopsis
The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. But Ouso prevails in the mission and returns to his father's castle under a new name, Prince Yamato Takeru. Otomo plots to have the Prince sent into even greater danger, but Otomo is unaware that the gods have favored the Prince and the outcome is far from what any of them expected.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
3h 2m
182 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Box Office
$3M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Prince Yamato Takeru
Takashi Shimura
as Elder Kumaso
Setsuko Hara
as Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Princess Yamato
Yōko Tsukasa
as Princess Oto Tachibana
Kyōko Kagawa
as Princess Miyazu
Kumi Mizuno
as Azami
Misa Uehara
as Princess Kushinada
Akira Kubo
as Prince Iogi
Akira Takarada
as Prince Wakatarashi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Far East Laboratory
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Three Treasures about?
The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and c...
Who directed The Three Treasures?
The Three Treasures was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
How long is The Three Treasures?
The Three Treasures has a runtime of 3 hours and 2 minutes (182 minutes total).
When was The Three Treasures released?
The Three Treasures was released on November 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Three Treasures?
The main cast of The Three Treasures includes Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Setsuko Hara, Kinuyo Tanaka, Yōko Tsukasa.