Movie Description
壮烈新選組 幕末の動乱
(1960)Overview
The stormy tale of the Shinsengumi is told from its birth by master filmmaker Sasaki Yasushi, with an all-star cast based on the original story by Shirai Kyoji. The battles between the royalists and Shogunate supporters come to a fever pitch during the Gion Festival as the exclusionists plot to burn Kyoto and kidnap the Emperor. From its earliest beginnings as a group of ronin brought from Edo to protect the Shogun when he is in Kyoto to see His Imperial Highness, the group had to face difficulties both from within and without. Commander Serizawa Kamo's corrupt practices threaten the group's very existence, as they try to recover from the bad reputation he left them with. Their redemption comes when they learn of Katsura Kogoro plans to gather men at Kyoto's Ikedaya Inn for his attack on the city. Along with Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, Kondo leads the group in an attempt to save Japan from the rebels.
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Cast
Kondo Isami
Tajima Orinosuke
Aizu Clan Lord
Nagakura Shinpachi
Harada Sanosuke
Abe Mondonosho
Serizawa Kamo
Hijikata Toshizo
Okita Soji
Ikumatsu
Okayo
Chiegiku
Oume
Ocho
Arakida Samanosuke
Katsura Kogoro
Kurahara Shinbei
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Original Title壮烈新選組 幕末の動乱
Status Released
Release Information
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1960-07-10
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 42m
Production CompaniesToei Company
Genres
- Action
- Drama
- History
