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Minamoto Yoshitsune

1955 · 100 min Drama History

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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Original Title 源義経
Year 1955
Country Japan
Genre Drama, History
Director Ryō Hagiwara
Runtime 100 min.

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Minamoto Yoshitsune is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1955. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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