Akuto (Film) (1965)

Original title

悪党

Directed by

Kaneto Shindō

Genre

samurai cinema, Jidaigeki

Country

Japan

Runtime

1h 59m

Rating

6.0 of 10 from 2 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A samurai is forced into a morally compromised situation by a powerful lord. The story follows his struggle with loyalty, honor, and survival in a harsh feudal society.

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What happens

Akuto (悪党, Akutō; lit. "Villain"), released in the United States as Conquest, is a 1965 Japanese jidaigeki and drama film written and directed by Kaneto Shindō. It is based on the play Kaoyo by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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