The Forbidden Castle
First aired on Feb 24, 1959
Runtime: 93 mins
50%
Genres: Drama
From an original story by Shibata Renzaburo, the novelist who created such classics as: the "Nemuri Kyoshiro" series (Son of the Black Mass), "Destiny’s Son" etc. comes the complex story exploring the mystery behind why Ino Morimasa betrayed his sworn brother Ishida Mitsunari, thus leading to the defeat of the Toyotomi at the Battle of Sekigahara. Starring Nakamura Kinnosuke in one of the strongest performances of his career as Ino's estranged son seeking justice. Originally known as "The Forbidden Castle".
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Featured Crew
Yasushi Sasaki | Director
Seiichi Suzuki | Original Music Composer
Hiroshi Watada | Lighting Technician
Naotake Fujimoto | Sound Recordist
Shintarō Miyamoto | Editor
Masashige Narusawa | Screenplay