The Tale of Himeji Castle
天守物語
Synopsis
A young samurai dares to approach a castle mistress as he searches for an escaped falcon, a crime punishable by death, but escapes with his life. He is forced to return to the castle by the dying light, but the mistress has become fascinated with him...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamasaburō Bandō V
- Screenplay & Story
- Izumi Kyōka
- Original Score
- 唯是震一
- Original Title
- 天守物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamasaburō Bandō V
Izumi Kyōka
唯是震一
Junichi Fujisawa
Akira Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Tamasaburō Bandō V
Director
Junichi Fujisawa
Director of Photography
Fumio Ogawa
Production Design
唯是震一
Original Music Composer
Akira Suzuki
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tale of Himeji Castle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tale of Himeji Castle about?
A young samurai dares to approach a castle mistress as he searches for an escaped falcon, a crime punishable by death, but escapes with his life. He is forced to return to the castle by the dying light, but the mistress has become fascinated with him...
Who directed The Tale of Himeji Castle?
The Tale of Himeji Castle was directed by Tamasaburō Bandō V.
Who stars in The Tale of Himeji Castle?
The principal cast of The Tale of Himeji Castle includes Tamasaburō Bandō V, Rie Miyazawa, Sadanji Ichikawa IV, Yoshie Minami, Kai Shishido.
When was The Tale of Himeji Castle released and how long is it?
The Tale of Himeji Castle was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tale of Himeji Castle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tale of Himeji Castle was composed by 唯是震一.