The Forbidden Castle

1959Directed by Yasushi Sasaki

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Released: February 24, 1959
Runtime: 1h 33m

About The Forbidden Castle

Drama

Synopsis

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".

Director: Yasushi Sasaki
Writers: Renzaburō Shibata
Masashige Narusawa
Original title: 美男城

Principal cast

In billing order

Kinnosuke Nakamura
Keiko Okawa
Satomi Oka
Hiroko Sakuramachi
Motoharu Ueki
Kenji Susukida

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