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IMDb19811h 30mJapan

The King and His Vassal

江戸の大騒動

Synopsis

This is a story of "Takechiyo," the previous name of Iemitsu Tokunaga, the third Shogun (General). Takechiyo got sick of daily run-of-the-mill tasks, and it put him off being the Shogun, saying "there is no truth". Then, Hikozaemon Ookubo took him to Tasuke Isshin to bring him up into a full-fledged and admirable man.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kazuo Mori
Screenplay & Story
Tsutomu Nakamura
Original Score
Takeo Watanabe
Original Title
江戸の大騒動
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Fuji Television Network

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kazuo Mori

Screenplay & Story

Tsutomu Nakamura

Original Score & Music

Takeo Watanabe

Department Leadership Roster

Kazuo Mori

Kazuo Mori

Director

Tsutomu Nakamura

Screenplay

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Frequently Asked Questions About The King and His Vassal

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The King and His Vassal about?

This is a story of "Takechiyo," the previous name of Iemitsu Tokunaga, the third Shogun (General). Takechiyo got sick of daily run-of-the-mill tasks, and it put him off being the Shogun, saying "there is no truth". Then, Hikozaemon Ookubo took him to Tasuke Isshin to bring him up into a full-fledged and admirable man.

Who directed The King and His Vassal?

The King and His Vassal was directed by Kazuo Mori.

Who stars in The King and His Vassal?

The principal cast of The King and His Vassal includes Takanobu Hozumi, Yoshie Ichige, Masao Komatsu, Ken Tanaka, Eijirō Tōno.

When was The King and His Vassal released and how long is it?

The King and His Vassal was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for The King and His Vassal?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The King and His Vassal was composed by Takeo Watanabe.