Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger (1989)
Yagyu Jubei, the finest swordsman in the land, is called upon to bare his blade to help Iemitsu keep his post. Meanwhile a fishmonger named Isshin Tasuke who bears an amazing resemblance to Shogun Iemitsu may be called upon to put his life on the line by acting as the Shogun's double. At the same time, the tragic story of Banzuiin Chobei and Mizuno Jurozaemon is unfolding.
Director: Toshio Masuda
Genre: Drama, History, Action
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: January 3, 1989
Cast
- Toru Nakamura - Isshin Tasuke / Tokugawa Iemitsu
- Noriko Sakai - Onaka
- Tomisaburō Wakayama - Okubo Hikozaemon
- Sonny Chiba - Yagyu Jubei
- Hideki Takahashi - Banzuiin Chobei
- Nagisa Katahira - Oshima
- Yoko Akino - Okuni
- Kayo Matsuo - Lady Kasuga
- Kiyoshi Nakajo - Yui Shosetsu
Screenplay
- Seiko Shimura (Screenplay)
- Norifumi Suzuki (Screenplay)
Music: Seiji Yokoyama
Production: TV Asahi, Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
jidaigeki
More Films by Director: Toshio Masuda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger about?
- Yagyu Jubei, the finest swordsman in the land, is called upon to bare his blade to help Iemitsu keep his post. Meanwhile a fishmonger named Isshin Tasuke who bears an amazing resemblance to Shogun Iemitsu may be called upon to put his life on the line by acting as the Shogun's double. At the same time, the tragic story of Banzuiin Chobei and Mizuno Jurozaemon is unfolding.
- Who directed Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger?
- Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger was directed by Toshio Masuda.
- Who stars in Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger?
- Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger stars Toru Nakamura, Noriko Sakai, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sonny Chiba, Hideki Takahashi, Nagisa Katahira.
- How long is Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger?
- Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger?
- Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger is a Drama, History, Action film.
- Where was Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger produced?
- Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger was produced in Japan.