Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger

Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 3, 1989

Runtime

2h 25m

Original Title

家光と彦左と一心太助~天下の一大事 危うし江戸城!~

Production Companies

TV Asahi, Toei Company

Director

Toshio Masuda

Description

Yagyu Jubei, the finest swordsman in the land, is called upon to bare his blade to help Iemitsu keep his post. Meanwhile a fishmonger named Isshin Tasuke who bears an amazing resemblance to Shogun Iemitsu may be called upon to put his life on the line by acting as the Shogun's double. At the same time, the tragic story of Banzuiin Chobei and Mizuno Jurozaemon is unfolding.