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The Abe Clan

阿部一族1938

Overview

“19 vassals of Lord Hosokawa ask permission to commit harakiri with him, as a demonstration of their loyalty. Only Yaichiemon Abe is refused permission, forced instead into the vassalage of his lord’s successor. Humiliated and derided, Yaichiemon eventually commits harakiri without permission. His eldest son is then punished for Yaichiemon’s suicide, and when he resists, is sentenced to death. The entire Abe clan rebels upon the son’s execution, and the clan is annihilated.” --Alan Poul, Japan Society

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 1, 1938
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
Japanese
Countries
Japan
Production
Toho Eiga
Cinematography
Hiroshi Suzuki
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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