The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence (1960)
The stormy tale of the Shinsengumi is told from its birth by master filmmaker Sasaki Yasushi, with an all-star cast based on the original story by Shirai Kyoji. The battles between the royalists and Shogunate supporters come to a fever pitch during the Gion Festival as the exclusionists plot to burn Kyoto and kidnap the Emperor. From its earliest beginnings as a group of ronin brought from Edo to protect the Shogun when he is in Kyoto to see His Imperial Highness, the group had to face difficulties both from within and without. Commander Serizawa Kamo's corrupt practices threaten the group's very existence, as they try to recover from the bad reputation he left them with. Their redemption comes when they learn of Katsura Kogoro plans to gather men at Kyoto's Ikedaya Inn for his attack on the city. Along with Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, Kondo leads the group in an attempt to save Japan from the rebels.
Cast
- Chiezo Kataoka - Kondo Isami
- Hashizo Okawa - Tajima Orinosuke
- Kōtarō Satomi - Aizu Clan Lord
- Sentarō Fushimi - Nagakura Shinpachi
- Ryūji Shinagawa - Harada Sanosuke
- Kōtarō Bandō - Abe Mondonosho
- Isao Yamagata - Serizawa Kamo
- Yataro Kurokawa - Hijikata Toshizo
- Tomisaburō Wakayama - Okita Soji
- Keiko Okawa - Ikumatsu
Screenplay
- Kyōji Shirai (Original Story)
- Yoshitake Hisa (Screenplay)
Themes
Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood
Keywords
japan, samurai, jidaigeki, edo period, shinsengumi, turmoil, bakumatsu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence about?
- The stormy tale of the Shinsengumi is told from its birth by master filmmaker Sasaki Yasushi, with an all-star cast based on the original story by Shirai Kyoji. The battles between the royalists and Shogunate supporters come to a fever pitch during the Gion Festival as the exclusionists plot to burn Kyoto and kidnap the Emperor. From its earliest beginnings as a group of ronin brought from Edo to protect the Shogun when he is in Kyoto to see His Imperial Highness, the group had to face difficulties both from within and without. Commander Serizawa Kamo's corrupt practices threaten the group's very existence, as they try to recover from the bad reputation he left them with. Their redemption comes when they learn of Katsura Kogoro plans to gather men at Kyoto's Ikedaya Inn for his attack on the city. Along with Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, Kondo leads the group in an attempt to save Japan from the rebels.
- Who directed The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence?
- The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence was directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
- Who stars in The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence?
- The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence stars Chiezo Kataoka, Hashizo Okawa, Kōtarō Satomi, Sentarō Fushimi, Ryūji Shinagawa, Kōtarō Bandō.
- How long is The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence?
- The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence?
- The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence is a Action, Drama, History film.
- Where was The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence produced?
- The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence?
- The themes of The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence include: Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood.