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The Forbidden Castle

The Forbidden Castle

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 24, 1959

Runtime

1h 33m

Genres

Drama

User Score

54%

Original Title

美男城

Production Companies

Toei Company

Director

Yasushi Sasaki

Description

From an original story by Shibata Renzaburo, the novelist who created such classics as: the "Nemuri Kyoshiro" series (Son of the Black Mass), "Destiny’s Son" etc. comes the complex story exploring the mystery behind why Ino Morimasa betrayed his sworn brother Ishida Mitsunari, thus leading to the defeat of the Toyotomi at the Battle of Sekigahara. Starring Nakamura Kinnosuke in one of the strongest performances of his career as Ino's estranged son seeking justice. Originally known as "The Forbidden Castle".