Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo (1961)
Daiei Film Company's three biggest stars shine in this exciting story about Vice-Shogun Mito Komon's journey to the land of the Ainu. As the shogun's uncle, Lord Mito traveled about the nation seeking to make sure that corruption and injustice did not go unpunished. Traveling together with his two faithful bodyguards Kaku and Suke, they board ship for a voyage to the far northern island of Ezo (modern day Hokkaido) where the indigenous people called "Ainu" live. Somewhat like American Indians, the Ainu had their own culture which had not been subjugated by the Matsumae clan, rulers of the vast island. A revolt is brewing within the leadership of the Ainu, which threatens to destroy their peaceful lives. The elder lord and his retinue are the only ones who can stop this reign of terror!
Cast
- Kazuo Hasegawa - Mito Komon
- Shintarō Katsu - Kaku-san
- Raizō Ichikawa - Suke-san
- Hitomi Nozoe - Nosappu
- Misako Uji - Kozue
- Reiko Fujiwara
- Naritoshi Hayashi
- Toshio Chiba - Girutan
- Akio Kobori
- San'emon Arashi
Screenplay
- Kōhan Kawauchi (Original Story)
- Kōhan Kawauchi (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo about?
- Daiei Film Company's three biggest stars shine in this exciting story about Vice-Shogun Mito Komon's journey to the land of the Ainu. As the shogun's uncle, Lord Mito traveled about the nation seeking to make sure that corruption and injustice did not go unpunished. Traveling together with his two faithful bodyguards Kaku and Suke, they board ship for a voyage to the far northern island of Ezo (modern day Hokkaido) where the indigenous people called "Ainu" live. Somewhat like American Indians, the Ainu had their own culture which had not been subjugated by the Matsumae clan, rulers of the vast island. A revolt is brewing within the leadership of the Ainu, which threatens to destroy their peaceful lives. The elder lord and his retinue are the only ones who can stop this reign of terror!
- Who directed Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo?
- Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo was directed by Kunio Watanabe.
- Who stars in Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo?
- Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Shintarō Katsu, Raizō Ichikawa, Hitomi Nozoe, Misako Uji, Reiko Fujiwara.
- How long is Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo?
- Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo?
- Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo is a Action, Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo produced?
- Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo was produced in Japan.