FORBIDDEN CASTLE
aka: CASTLE OF HANDSOME MEN
Directed by: SASAKI Yasushi
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, OKA Satomi, SAKURAMACHI Hiroko, OKAWA Keiko
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".
Remastered Print
1959 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen
Japanese with English subtitles
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