Honno-Ji in Flames
The plot is based on the novel "Akechi Samanosuke no Koi," the final work in a trilogy by Hiroshi Kato about the forced suicide of Oda Nobunaga at the temple Honnoji. Historically, the general Akechi Mitsuhide is credited with causing Nobunaga's downfall. Kato's novel focuses on Mitsuhide's nephew Samanosuke, who fought alongside his uncle during the assault on Honnoji.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Honno-Ji in Flames
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 11, 1960
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
50%
Original Title
敵は本能寺にあり
Production Companies
Shochiku
Director
Tatsuo Ōsone
Description
The plot is based on the novel "Akechi Samanosuke no Koi," the final work in a trilogy by Hiroshi Kato about the forced suicide of Oda Nobunaga at the temple Honnoji. Historically, the general Akechi Mitsuhide is credited with causing Nobunaga's downfall. Kato's novel focuses on Mitsuhide's nephew Samanosuke, who fought alongside his uncle during the assault on Honnoji.
