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
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.
slow-burnbleakvisually starkbroodingrestrainedatmosphericmelancholicunsettling
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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