Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger poster

Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger (1989)

0.019892h 25mJA
DramaHistoryAction

Directed by Toshio Masuda

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

2h 25m

Language

JA

Release

January 3, 1989

Director

Toshio Masuda

Overview

Yagyu Jubei, the finest swordsman in the land, is called upon to bare his blade to help Iemitsu keep his post. Meanwhile a fishmonger named Isshin Tasuke who bears an amazing resemblance to Shogun Iemitsu may be called upon to put his life on the line by acting as the Shogun's double. At the same ti...

Cast

Toru Nakamura

Toru Nakamura

Isshin Tasuke / Tokugawa Iemitsu

Noriko Sakai

Noriko Sakai

Onaka

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Okubo Hikozaemon

Sonny Chiba

Sonny Chiba

Yagyu Jubei

Hideki Takahashi

Hideki Takahashi

Banzuiin Chobei

Nagisa Katahira

Nagisa Katahira

Oshima

Yoko Akino

Yoko Akino

Okuni

Kayo Matsuo

Kayo Matsuo

Lady Kasuga

Kiyoshi Nakajo

Kiyoshi Nakajo

Yui Shosetsu

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger (1989), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Yagyu Jubei, the finest swordsman in the land, is called upon to bare his blade to help Iemitsu keep his post. Meanwhile a fishmonger named Isshin Tasuke who bears an amazing resemblance to Shogun Iemitsu may be called upon to put his life on the line by acting as the Shogun's double. At the same time, the tragic story of Banzuiin Chobei and Mizuno Jurozaemon is unfolding.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger. 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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