Movie

八百万石に挑む男

(ja)

1961

1h35m

八百万石に挑む男

Drama

Overview: A story of an orphan boy who wanted the love of parents so badly, another orphan sincerely pitied him to the point he gives his secret birthright as an illegitimate son to a Shogun as a "gift of hope" to the sad boy. As the orphan boy grew up, his loving heart became bitter and he saw the opportunity to take advantage of this birthright with the help of a man who wanted to use this orphan's desire to be loved, for seizing power in the shogunate by using the imposter. Many obstacles to hurdle along the way of deception, however, will they succeed or will he be exposed?

Status: Released

Release date: September 13, 1961

Countries of origin: Japan,

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Production company:
  • Toei Company

Top Cast

Utaemon Ichikawa

Utaemon Ichikawa

as Yamanouchi Igan...

Sō Yamamura

Sō Yamamura

as Councilor Matsu...

Hiroko Sakuramachi

Hiroko Sakuramachi

as Nui

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

as Gyutaku

Michitarō Mizushima

Michitarō Mizushima

as Akagawa Daizen

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