Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun (1959)

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After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to blood being spilled. Along with Kaku and Suke, the elder must face the most dangerous time of his life, in a battle against those corrupt individuals who would use any means to further their dastardly conspiracy, regardless of how many lives might be destroyed. The great Misora Hibari gives a bravura performance, as does the rest of this all-star cast. This is another outstanding effort on the part of the Toei Films, blending fact and fiction to bright back Japan’s golden era of the Genroku period.

Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shiro Fukai
Cinematography: Shintarō Kawasaki
Editing: Shintarō Miyamoto
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun about?
After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to blood being spilled. Along with Kaku and Suke, the elder must face the most dangerous time of his life, in a battle against those corrupt individuals who would use any means to further their dastardly conspiracy, regardless of how many lives might be destroyed. The great Misora Hibari gives a bravura performance, as does the rest of this all-star cast. This is another outstanding effort on the part of the Toei Films, blending fact and fiction to bright back Japan’s golden era of the Genroku period.
Who directed Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun?
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
Who stars in Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun?
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun stars Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Kōtarō Satomi, Satomi Oka, Tomisaburō Wakayama.
How long is Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun?
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun?
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun is a Adventure, Drama film.
Where was Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun produced?
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun was produced in Japan.