Minamoto Yoshitsune
源義経
Synopsis
A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune, based on the novel by Genzo Murakami. The action of the first part takes place in the late Heian period, when the Taira clan came to power, and Genji was oppressed. The great dream and ambitions of Genkuro Yoshitsune in his youth are depicted, he joins forces with his older brother Yoritomo to raise an army to defeat the Taira clan, and the second part depicts the fall of the clan, persecution and murder.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryō Hagiwara
- Screenplay & Story
- Fuji Yahiro
- Original Score
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Original Title
- 源義経
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryō Hagiwara
Fuji Yahiro, Genzō Murakami
Taichiro Kosugi
Department Leadership Roster
Ryō Hagiwara
Director
Fuji Yahiro
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minamoto Yoshitsune
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What is Minamoto Yoshitsune about?
A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune, based on the novel by Genzo Murakami. The action of the first part takes place in the late Heian period, when the Taira clan came to power, and Genji was oppressed. The great dream and ambitions of Genkuro Yoshitsune in his youth are depicted, he joins forces with his older brother Yoritomo to raise an army to defeat the Taira clan, and the second part depicts the fall of the clan, persecution and murder.
Who directed Minamoto Yoshitsune?
Minamoto Yoshitsune was directed by Ryō Hagiwara.
Who stars in Minamoto Yoshitsune?
The principal cast of Minamoto Yoshitsune includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Hitomi Nakahara, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Isuzu Yamada, Eitarō Ozawa.
When was Minamoto Yoshitsune released and how long is it?
Minamoto Yoshitsune was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Minamoto Yoshitsune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Minamoto Yoshitsune was composed by Taichiro Kosugi.
Is Minamoto Yoshitsune based on a book or true story?
Minamoto Yoshitsune is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Genzō Murakami".