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Minamoto Yoshitsune

19551h 40mNo ratings yet
  • Drama
  • History

Overview

A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune, based on the novel by Genzo Murakami. The action of the first part takes place in the late Heian period, when the Taira clan came to power, and Genji was oppressed. The great dream and ambitions of Genkuro Yoshitsune in his youth are depicted, he joins forces with his older brother Yoritomo to raise an army to defeat the Taira clan, and the second part depicts the fall of the clan, persecution and murder.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
July 30, 1955
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
Japanese
Countries
Japan
Production
Toei Company
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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