Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja
忍術御前試合
Synopsis
During the Age Of Wars (Sengoku Era), Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi are vying for power and each uses their secret weapons in order to try and defeat the other. Momochi Sandayu of the Iga, along with his disciple Ishikawa Goemon are ordered by Ieyasu to assassinate Hideyoshi and get the blueprints for the hidden fortress within Osaka Castle. Meanwhile the Koga group organizes to try and defend the castle for the peace of the nation. Beating off every trick from Sandayu, Torawakamaru protects the drawing, and when Ieyasu figures out a way to hold a match between Koga and Iga the two masters fight the greatest ninja battle ever held. The effects are truly spectacular in this classic ninja film from Toei.
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Sentarō Fushimi
Tozawa Torawakamaru
Koinosuke Onoe
Yamashiro Dairikimaru
Motoharu Ueki
Ishikawa Goroichi
Hiroshi Yamate
Toyotomi Hideyori
Chie Ueki
Fukushima Onene
Hiroko Sakuramachi
Sagiri
Nakajirō Tomita
Ishikawa Goemon
Kinnosuke Takamatsu
Tozawa Hakunsai
A-suke Akita
B-suke Akita
Akira Kishii
Gonkuro
Yoshiko Yashioji
Fukushima Osai
Yachiyo Kirishima
Yodo
Tomiyasu Ikeda
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Koji Arima
Honda Sado
Masao Hori
Fukushima Masanori
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Momochi Sandayu
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadashi Sawashima
- Screenplay & Story
- Tadashi Ogawa
- Original Score
- Nakaba Takahashi
- Original Title
- 忍術御前試合
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadashi Sawashima
Tadashi Ogawa
Nakaba Takahashi
Nagaki Yamagishi
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Tadashi Ogawa
Screenplay
Tadashi Sawashima
Director
Nakaba Takahashi
Original Music Composer
Nagaki Yamagishi
Director of Photography
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja
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What is Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja about?
During the Age Of Wars (Sengoku Era), Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi are vying for power and each uses their secret weapons in order to try and defeat the other. Momochi Sandayu of the Iga, along with his disciple Ishikawa Goemon are ordered by Ieyasu to assassinate Hideyoshi and get the blueprints for the hidden fortress within Osaka Castle. Meanwhile the Koga group organizes to try and defend the castle for the peace of the nation. Beating off every trick from Sandayu, Torawakamaru protects the drawing, and when Ieyasu figures out a way to hold a match between Koga and Iga the two masters fight the greatest ninja battle ever held. The effects are truly spectacular in this classic ninja film from Toei.
Who directed Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja?
Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja was directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
Who stars in Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja?
The principal cast of Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja includes Sentarō Fushimi, Koinosuke Onoe, Motoharu Ueki, Hiroshi Yamate, Chie Ueki.
When was Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja released and how long is it?
Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torawakamaru, the Koga Ninja was composed by Nakaba Takahashi.