The Tragedy of Bushido
Originally released in 1960. The Tragedy of Bushido is a drama film. directed by Eitaro Morikawa. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Miki Mori, Junichiro Yamashita, and Hizuru Takachiho
Synopsis
A 16-year-old youth is ordered to commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased lord into death and preserve the honor of his clan. His elder brother's wife, who has raised him as if he were her own child, asks her husband for permission to spend a single night with the young man and teach him the pleasures of the flesh, out of motherly mercy. However, the following day, an official decree is issued to ban suicide through fidelity...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tragedy of Bushido about?
A 16-year-old youth is ordered to commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased lord into death and preserve the honor of his clan. His elder brother's wife, who has raised him as if he were her own...
Who directed The Tragedy of Bushido?
The Tragedy of Bushido was directed by Eitaro Morikawa.
How long is The Tragedy of Bushido?
The Tragedy of Bushido has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Tragedy of Bushido released?
The Tragedy of Bushido was released on November 30, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tragedy of Bushido?
The main cast of The Tragedy of Bushido includes Miki Mori, Junichiro Yamashita, Hizuru Takachiho, Fumio Watanabe, Mutsuko Sakura.