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The Story of Osaka Castle (1961)

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Original title
大阪城物語
Directed by
Hiroshi Inagaki
Genre
Jidaigeki
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
7.5 of 10 from 12 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

The film follows events in early 17th century Japan centered on Osaka Castle. It shows the conflicts and personal struggles of people tied to the castle's fate.

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What happens

The Story of Osaka Castle (大坂城物語, Ōsaka-jō Monogatari) is a 1961 Japanese Jidaigeki film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. The film is based on historical events taking place in Japan during the beginning of the 17th century. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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