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Hangyakuji (1961)

Hangyakuji poster
Original title
反逆児
Directed by
Daisuke Itō
Genre
historical film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A samurai becomes involved in a conspiracy against a powerful lord. The story follows his loyalty and the consequences of his choices.

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What happens

Hangyakuji (Japanese: 反逆児; lit. The Conspirator) is a 1961 Japanese historical fiction film directed by Daisuke Ito. It features Kinnosuke Yorozuya, Kaneko Iwasaki, and Tsukie Matsuura. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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