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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".

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Kinnosuke Nakamura |
Keiko Okawa |
Satomi Oka |
Hiroko Sakuramachi |
Motoharu Ueki |
Kenji Susukida |
Featured Crew
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Yasushi Sasaki | Director
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Seiichi Suzuki | Original Music Composer
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Hiroshi Watada | Lighting Technician
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Naotake Fujimoto | Sound Recordist
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Shintarō Miyamoto | Editor
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Masashige Narusawa | Screenplay