Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
柳生一族の陰謀
Synopsis
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.
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Special Report (1978) SD Trailer [Subtitled]Official
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Kinnosuke Nakamura
Yagyu Tajima
Sonny Chiba
Jûbê Yagyû
Hiroki Matsukata
Iemitsu Tokugawa (Older Prince)
Teruhiko Saigō
Tadanaga Tokugawa (Younger Prince)
Reiko Ōhara
Okuni (Singer)
Yoshio Harada
Sanza Nagoya (Flute Player)
Isao Natsuyagi
Shozaemon Bekki
Mikio Narita
Ayamaro Karasumasu
Toshirō Mifune
Yoshinao Tokugawa
Hiroyuki Sanada
Hayate
Etsuko Shihomi
Yagyu Akane
Kentaro Kudo
Yagyu Matajuro
Jirô Chiba
Yagyu Samon
Hideo Murota
Sagenta Nogero
Mayumi Asano
Mon
Ichirō Nakatani
Gyobu Amano
Tetsuro Tamba
Ogasawara Gensinsai
Etsushi Takahashi
Matsudaira Izu
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 30, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Screenplay & Story
- Hirō Matsuda, Kinji Fukasaku, Tatsuo Nogami
- Original Score
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Original Title
- 柳生一族の陰謀
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kinji Fukasaku
Hirō Matsuda, Kinji Fukasaku, Tatsuo Nogami
Toshiaki Tsushima
Tôru Nakajima
Isamu Ichida
Department Leadership Roster
Hirō Matsuda
Screenplay
Kinji Fukasaku
Screenplay
Tatsuo Nogami
Screenplay
Isamu Ichida
Editor
Kinji Fukasaku
Director
Toshiaki Tsushima
Original Music Composer
Tôru Nakajima
Director of Photography
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What is Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy about?
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.
Who directed Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy?
Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Who stars in Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy?
The principal cast of Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sonny Chiba, Hiroki Matsukata, Teruhiko Saigō, Reiko Ōhara.
When was Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy released and how long is it?
Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy was composed by Toshiaki Tsushima.