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敵は本能寺にあり

“The Enemy is at Honnou Temple”

Synopsis

The plot is based on the novel “Akechi Samanosuke no Koi,” the final work in a trilogy by Hiroshi Kato about the forced suicide of Oda Nobunaga at the temple Honnoji. Historically, the general Akechi Mitsuhide is credited with causing Nobunaga’s downfall. Kato’s novel focuses on Mitsuhide’s nephew Samanosuke, who fought alongside his uncle during the assault on Honnoji.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Haruhiko Mimura
Original Title
敵は本能寺にあり
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
TV Asahi

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Director

Haruhiko Mimura

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Haruhiko Mimura

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About 敵は本能寺にあり

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

What is 敵は本能寺にあり about?

The plot is based on the novel “Akechi Samanosuke no Koi,” the final work in a trilogy by Hiroshi Kato about the forced suicide of Oda Nobunaga at the temple Honnoji. Historically, the general Akechi Mitsuhide is credited with causing Nobunaga’s downfall. Kato’s novel focuses on Mitsuhide’s nephew Samanosuke, who fought alongside his uncle during the assault on Honnoji.

Who directed 敵は本能寺にあり?

敵は本能寺にあり was directed by Haruhiko Mimura.

Who stars in 敵は本能寺にあり?

The principal cast of 敵は本能寺にあり includes Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Hiroshi Tamaki, Yumiko Shaku, Mitsuru Hirata, 芦名星.

When was 敵は本能寺にあり released and how long is it?

敵は本能寺にあり was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.