Yagyû Ichizoku no Inbô (1978)
Genre: Drama / Action
Duration: 130 minuten
Alternative titles: Shogun's Samurai / Yagyu Clan Conspiracy / 柳生一族の陰謀
Country:
Japan
Directed by: Kinji Fukasaku
Stars: Sonny Chiba, Hiroki Matsukata and Toshirô Mifune
IMDb score:
7,1 (1.852)
Releasedate: 21 January 1978
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Yagyû Ichizoku no Inbô plot
When the powerful Shogun General Hidetada Tokugawa dies from poisoning under mysterious circumstances, the Yagyu family leads a battle for Hidetada's succession between two of his sons.
Actors and actresses
Yagyu Tajima
Jûbê Yagyû
Iemitsu Tokugawa (Older Prince)
Tadanaga Tokugawa (Younger Prince)
Okuni (Singer)
Sanza Nagoya (Flute Player)
Shozaemon Bekki
Ayamaro Karasumasu
Lord of Owari
Hayate
Reviews & comments
Macmanus
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- 13726 messages
- 3715 votes
I didn't find much to enjoy about it. It started off reasonably well, but after endless rambling, my thoughts wandered so much that at some point I really didn't know who was who anymore. And the few fights were almost even more boring than the conversations, so they didn't wake me up either.
Unfortunately a meager 2*
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Filmkriebel
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- 10082 messages
- 4715 votes
Historical epic about the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate. The poisoning of the shogun triggered a bloody power struggle between his two sons. All of this was an orchestrated conspiracy by the noblemen who were in charge of daily administration. Whether it all unfolded as depicted in the film remains questionable, especially the bewildering ending. It primarily demonstrates that the nobility was capable of just about any cruelty to retain power.
It is a pretty strong film in terms of acting, and Fukasaku brings 17th-century Japan to life with costumes, hairstyles, rituals, and sometimes grand scenes. The actor playing Lord Tajima, in particular, made a deep impression. The action scenes were solid, but nothing more than that. The many characters also made it a slightly heavier viewing experience.
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