About this movie
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.
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Questions about Minamoto Yoshitsune
How long is Minamoto Yoshitsune?
Minamoto Yoshitsune has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Minamoto Yoshitsune?
Minamoto Yoshitsune was directed by Ryō Hagiwara and released in 1955.
What genre is Minamoto Yoshitsune?
Minamoto Yoshitsune is a Drama, History film (1955).
Who stars in Minamoto Yoshitsune?
The cast of Minamoto Yoshitsune includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Hitomi Nakahara, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Isuzu Yamada, Eitarō Ozawa.
