Castle of Flames
炎の城
Synopsis
In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom. Not knowing who to trust, Masato feigns madness, vowing to get to the truth, even though his act causes distress to the girl he loves, who's waited for him all these years. The ghost of his father turns up now and then to show him the way. Meanwhile a peasant revolt is brewing... It all ends tragically.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tai Katō
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Yasumi
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 炎の城
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tai Katō
Toshio Yasumi, William Shakespeare
Akira Ifukube
Sadaji Yoshida
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Tai Katō
Director
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Toshio Yasumi
Screenplay
Sadaji Yoshida
Director of Photography
Shintarō Miyamoto
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle of Flames
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What is Castle of Flames about?
In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom. Not knowing who to trust, Masato feigns madness, vowing to get to the truth, even though his act causes distress to the girl he loves, who's waited for him all these years. The ghost of his father turns up now and then to show him the way. Meanwhile a peasant revolt is brewing... It all ends tragically.
Who directed Castle of Flames?
Castle of Flames was directed by Tai Katō.
Who stars in Castle of Flames?
The principal cast of Castle of Flames includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Mieko Takamine, Yoshiko Mita, Ushio Akashi.
When was Castle of Flames released and how long is it?
Castle of Flames was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Castle of Flames?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castle of Flames was composed by Akira Ifukube.