Basic Info
Release: April 25, 1961
Runtime: 89 min
Status: Released
Mask of the Moon
1961
89 min
Overview
Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has dreamed about. With his affectionate personality and compassion for life, Hanpeita’s popularity grows among the people, making him a threat to those thirsty for conflict and power. A betrayal by those closest to him leaves Hanpeita caught in a trap that could ultimately cost him his life.
Genres
Action
Drama
Production Countries
- Japan
Spoken Languages
- Japanese ja
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Cast
Hashizo Okawa
Jūshirō Konoe
Satomi Oka
Michiko Nishizaki
Kyoko Aoyama
Mikijiro Hira
Sentarō Fushimi
Kusuo Abe
Shin Tokudaiji
Eijirō Kataoka
Hideo Hongo
Sonosuke Sawamura
Crew
Masahiro Makino
Director
Daisuke Itō
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