Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo (1955)

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An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of the great elder of the Bakumatsu era, Ii Naosuke. This masterpiece depicts the suffering and love of Tsuruchiyo, who never knew his father until the end of his life. Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of Elder Ii Naosuke, grew up with his mother, a former geisha. However, he was refused an engagement to Yae, the daughter of Samanosuke Yoshimura from the Maeda domain of Kaga Province, to whom she tied her future. After this refusal, Tsuruchiyo begins to be interested in the mystery of his birth…

Director: Yasushi Sasaki
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Screenplay

Music: Nakaba Takahashi
Cinematography: Ko Matsui
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

samurai, based on novel or book

More Films by Director: Yasushi Sasaki
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo about?
An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of the great elder of the Bakumatsu era, Ii Naosuke. This masterpiece depicts the suffering and love of Tsuruchiyo, who never knew his father until the end of his life. Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of Elder Ii Naosuke, grew up with his mother, a former geisha. However, he was refused an engagement to Yae, the daughter of Samanosuke Yoshimura from the Maeda domain of Kaga Province, to whom she tied her future. After this refusal, Tsuruchiyo begins to be interested in the mystery of his birth…
Who directed Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo?
Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo was directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Who stars in Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo?
Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo stars Chiyonosuke Azuma, Yuriko Tashiro, Sanae Takasugi, Kensaku Hara, Kunio Kaga, Isao Yamagata.
How long is Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo?
Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo?
Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo is a Drama film.
Where was Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo produced?
Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo was produced in Japan.