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The Ambitious (1970)

"The Restoration of Meiji"

7.219702h 0mJA
ActionAdventureDrama

Directed by Daisuke Itō

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

2h 0m

Language

JA

Release

February 14, 1970

Director

Daisuke Itō

Overview

The story of Ryoma Sakamoto, considered to be the architect behind the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was considered an outlaw by his own clan, hunted by his government, and was despised by supporters of the Shogun as well as the Loyalists for desiring the opening of Japan to the West in ord...

Cast

Kinnosuke Nakamura

Kinnosuke Nakamura

Ryoma Sakamoto

Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Shojiro Goto

Keiju Kobayashi

Keiju Kobayashi

Yoshinosuke Saigo

Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Shintaro Nakaoka

Sayuri Yoshinaga

Sayuri Yoshinaga

Oryo

Katsuo Nakamura

Katsuo Nakamura

Chojiro Kondo

Noboru Nakaya

Noboru Nakaya

Hanheita Takeichi

Eitarō Matsuyama

Eitarō Matsuyama

Umanosuke Shinmiya

Shigeru Kōyama

Shigeru Kōyama

Kaishu Katsu

Shinsuke Mikimoto

Shinsuke Mikimoto

Kogoro Katsura

Akihiko Katayama

Akihiko Katayama

Toranosuke Nakahira

Terumi Niki

Terumi Niki

Mitsukazu Nakadaira

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Ambitious (1970), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The story of Ryoma Sakamoto, considered to be the architect behind the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was considered an outlaw by his own clan, hunted by his government, and was despised by supporters of the Shogun as well as the Loyalists for desiring the opening of Japan to the West in order to learn its technology, in the hopes of one day defeating the West with a modern army and navy.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Ambitious. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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