Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro movie poster

Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro

June 21, 1972 1h 31m 7.6/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1972. Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro is a action/crime film. directed by Sadao Nakajima.

Starring Bunta Sugawara, Gorō Ibuki, and Tsunehiko Watase

Synopsis

Kogarashi Monjiro is a lone samurai who agrees to take responsibility for a murder that his friend committed so that he can stay with his dying mother, with the expectation that his friend will confess and get him pardoned once she dies. Monjiro is sentenced to an island for prisoners. When he discovers that his friend's mother has died over a year ago, Monjiro seeks to escape with a group of prisoners in order to get his revenge.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 21, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (5 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro about?

Kogarashi Monjiro is a lone samurai who agrees to take responsibility for a murder that his friend committed so that he can stay with his dying mother, with the expectation that his friend will con...

Who directed Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?

Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro was directed by Sadao Nakajima.

How long is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?

Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro released?

Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro was released on June 21, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?

The main cast of Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro includes Bunta Sugawara, Gorō Ibuki, Tsunehiko Watase, Asao Koike, Yukie Kagawa.