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Daredevil in the Castle

1961 · 95 min History War Action
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

During the raging war between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans, the swordsman Mohei (whose family has been completely decimated) is recruited by Toyotomi to overcome the seat of power, Osaka Castle. Mohei's daredevil skills will be put to severe tests.

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Original Title 大阪城物語
Year 1961
Country Japan
Genre History, War, Action
Director Hiroshi Inagaki
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (9 votes)

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The film balances grand, sweeping war sequences with the intimate tragedy of a lone swordsman, whose soul is torn between duty and a personal quest for vengeance. The visual grandeur and meticulous historical detail create a powerfully immersive experience.

What lingers after the final clash is a poignant meditation on the cost of conquest and the fragile nature of honor in the relentless turn of history's wheel. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hiroshi Inagaki

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On the biggest screen available, with the lights off, to feel the scale of the siege.

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