Sakura Official (1962)
As Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate nears the end of its rule, Edo North Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan is called upon to judge the most difficult case of his career. In a masterfully woven tale, he has to face the truth about his estranged father’s possible involvement in a nefarious plot to take over rule of the Hizen Shimabara clan by assassinating the rightful lord, his son, and install one of Shogun Ienari’s offspring as daimyo.
Director: Shigehiro Ozawa
Genre: History, War
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: February 28, 1962
Cast
Screenplay
- Tatsuro Jinde (Original Story)
- Kinya Naoi (Screenplay)
Music: Eiichi Yamada
Cinematography: Takeo Itō
Editing: Shintarō Miyamoto
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
japan, samurai
More Films by Director: Shigehiro Ozawa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sakura Official about?
- As Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate nears the end of its rule, Edo North Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan is called upon to judge the most difficult case of his career. In a masterfully woven tale, he has to face the truth about his estranged father’s possible involvement in a nefarious plot to take over rule of the Hizen Shimabara clan by assassinating the rightful lord, his son, and install one of Shogun Ienari’s offspring as daimyo.
- Who directed Sakura Official?
- Sakura Official was directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.
- Who stars in Sakura Official?
- Sakura Official stars Chiezo Kataoka, Yoshie Mizutani, Kikuko Hojo, Yumiko Mihara, Kenji Susukida, Ryūji Shinagawa.
- How long is Sakura Official?
- Sakura Official has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Sakura Official?
- Sakura Official is a History, War film.
- Where was Sakura Official produced?
- Sakura Official was produced in Japan.