Traitors of The Date Clan
Directed by: YAMADA Tatsuo
Starring: ARASHI Kanjuro
It's Japanese history come to life in this true tale of upheaval in the Date clan. A serious incident that threatened the very exist-ence of the Date clan in the late 17th Century is told in a "no holds barred" rendition of the Date Disturbance when Harada Kai, the clan's Chamberlain attempts to take power from the lord himself.
Arashi Kanjuro, one of Japan's earliest movie stars gives a noteworthy performance as the traitorous clan official, who is not afraid to draw his sword when confronted. The subject of a Kabuki by Chikamatsu, this is a movie not to be missed!
Remastered Print
1957 - Black & White Academy Standard (4:3) 88 Mins.
Japanese with English subtitles.
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