The Ambitious (1970)

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The Ambitious (1970) poster

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.

Director: Daisuke Itō
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 120 min
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Production: Nakamura Pro Productions
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

japan, chambara, jidaigeki, shinsengumi, bakumatsu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ambitious about?
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.
Who directed The Ambitious?
The Ambitious was directed by Daisuke Itō.
Who stars in The Ambitious?
The Ambitious stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Toshirō Mifune, Keiju Kobayashi, Tatsuya Nakadai, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Katsuo Nakamura.
How long is The Ambitious?
The Ambitious has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Ambitious?
The Ambitious is a Action, Adventure, Drama film.
Where was The Ambitious produced?
The Ambitious was produced in Japan.