About this movie
At the end of the Heian period, Musashibo Benkei, a warrior monk who hated the Heike clan, was humiliated by his fellow monks and left the mountain monastery. Soon, Benkei competes with the Heike warriors on the Gojo Bridge in Kyoto and takes away their swords. One night he tried to stop a young man who had a beautiful sword on his belt and fought him, but he could not win. Knowing that this young man Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) is looking for an opportunity to overthrow the Heike clan, Benkei asks him to let him join him.
Quick facts
Year
1997
Runtime
2h 26m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 10.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Drama, History, TV Movie
Director
Language
JA
Cast
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Questions about Benkei
How long is Benkei?
Benkei has a runtime of 2h 26m (2 hours and 26 minutes).
Who directed Benkei?
Benkei was directed by Akira Inoue and released in 1997.
What genre is Benkei?
Benkei is a Drama, History, TV Movie film (1997).
Who stars in Benkei?
The cast of Benkei includes Ken Matsudaira, Kōtarō Satomi, Makoto Fujita, Kazuhiko Nishimura, Narimi Arimori.
What is the TMDB rating for Benkei?
Benkei has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.
