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Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 12, 1959

Runtime

1h 34m

Genres

Adventure, Drama

User Score

62%

Original Title

水戸黄門 天下の副将軍

Production Companies

Toei Company

Director

Sadatsugu Matsuda

Description

After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to blood being spilled. Along with Kaku and Suke, the elder must face the most dangerous time of his life, in a battle against those corrupt individuals who would use any means to further their dastardly conspiracy, regardless of how many lives might be destroyed. The great Misora Hibari gives a bravura performance, as does the rest of this all-star cast. This is another outstanding effort on the part of the Toei Films, blending fact and fiction to bright back Japan’s golden era of the Genroku period.