The Abe Clan
阿部一族
Synopsis
“19 vassals of Lord Hosokawa ask permission to commit harakiri with him, as a demonstration of their loyalty. Only Yaichiemon Abe is refused permission, forced instead into the vassalage of his lord’s successor. Humiliated and derided, Yaichiemon eventually commits harakiri without permission. His eldest son is then punished for Yaichiemon’s suicide, and when he resists, is sentenced to death. The entire Abe clan rebels upon the son’s execution, and the clan is annihilated.” --Alan Poul, Japan Society
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hisatora Kumagai
- Screenplay & Story
- Hisatora Kumagai
- Original Score
- Shiro Fukai
- Original Title
- 阿部一族
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hisatora Kumagai
Hisatora Kumagai, Mori Ogai
Shiro Fukai
Hiroshi Suzuki
Zenju Imaizumi
Masanobu Takeyama
Department Leadership Roster
Hisatora Kumagai
Director
Zenju Imaizumi
Editor
Masanobu Takeyama
Producer
Hisatora Kumagai
Screenplay
Hiroshi Suzuki
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Abe Clan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Abe Clan about?
“19 vassals of Lord Hosokawa ask permission to commit harakiri with him, as a demonstration of their loyalty. Only Yaichiemon Abe is refused permission, forced instead into the vassalage of his lord’s successor. Humiliated and derided, Yaichiemon eventually commits harakiri without permission. His eldest son is then punished for Yaichiemon’s suicide, and when he resists, is sentenced to death. The entire Abe clan rebels upon the son’s execution, and the clan is annihilated.” --Alan Poul, Japan Society
Who directed The Abe Clan?
The Abe Clan was directed by Hisatora Kumagai.
Who stars in The Abe Clan?
The principal cast of The Abe Clan includes Kan'emon Nakamura, Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Shizue Yamagishi, Masako Tsutsumi, Emitaro Ichikawa.
When was The Abe Clan released and how long is it?
The Abe Clan was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Abe Clan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Abe Clan was composed by Shiro Fukai.
Is The Abe Clan based on a book or true story?
The Abe Clan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mori Ogai".