Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo
侍ニッポン 新納鶴千代
Synopsis
An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of the great elder of the Bakumatsu era, Ii Naosuke. This masterpiece depicts the suffering and love of Tsuruchiyo, who never knew his father until the end of his life. Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of Elder Ii Naosuke, grew up with his mother, a former geisha. However, he was refused an engagement to Yae, the daughter of Samanosuke Yoshimura from the Maeda domain of Kaga Province, to whom she tied her future. After this refusal, Tsuruchiyo begins to be interested in the mystery of his birth…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasushi Sasaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Tadashi Ogawa
- Original Score
- Nakaba Takahashi
- Original Title
- 侍ニッポン 新納鶴千代
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasushi Sasaki
Tadashi Ogawa, Jirōmasa Gunji
Nakaba Takahashi
Ko Matsui
Department Leadership Roster
Tadashi Ogawa
Screenplay
Yasushi Sasaki
Director
Nakaba Takahashi
Original Music Composer
Ko Matsui
Director of Photography
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What is Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo about?
An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of the great elder of the Bakumatsu era, Ii Naosuke. This masterpiece depicts the suffering and love of Tsuruchiyo, who never knew his father until the end of his life. Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of Elder Ii Naosuke, grew up with his mother, a former geisha. However, he was refused an engagement to Yae, the daughter of Samanosuke Yoshimura from the Maeda domain of Kaga Province, to whom she tied her future. After this refusal, Tsuruchiyo begins to be interested in the mystery of his birth…
Who directed Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo?
Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo was directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Who stars in Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo?
The principal cast of Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo includes Chiyonosuke Azuma, Yuriko Tashiro, Sanae Takasugi, Kensaku Hara, Kunio Kaga.
When was Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo released and how long is it?
Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo was composed by Nakaba Takahashi.
Is Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo based on a book or true story?
Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jirōmasa Gunji".