Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle
御存知黒田ぶし 決戦黒田城
Synopsis
After the massacre of Christians at Shimabara, followers of Amakusa Shiro band together in a plot to overthrow the shogunate in order to exact revenge on the Tokugawa. At the same time there is a succession dispute in the Kuroda clan, as one faction tried to usurp the rightful heir and take over the honored clan. Before his untimely death, the lord of the Kuroda bestowed “Nihongo”, a magnificent spear, on his finest warrior, which ultimately brings him into contact with two of Japan’s most famous historical figures, Yagyu Jubei and Miyamoto Musashi. Can the three masters of martial art join forces to defeat their enemies and save the nation?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gorō Kadono
- Screenplay & Story
- Tetsuji Godo, Yoshihiro Sekigami
- Original Score
- Chikara Hashimoto
- Original Title
- 御存知黒田ぶし 決戦黒田城
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Shintoho Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gorō Kadono
Tetsuji Godo, Yoshihiro Sekigami
Chikara Hashimoto
Mamoru Morita
Hidetoshi Kasama
Mitsugi Okura
Department Leadership Roster
Tetsuji Godo
Screenplay
Hidetoshi Kasama
Editor
Gorō Kadono
Director
Yoshihiro Sekigami
Screenplay
Chikara Hashimoto
Original Music Composer
Mamoru Morita
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle
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What is Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle about?
After the massacre of Christians at Shimabara, followers of Amakusa Shiro band together in a plot to overthrow the shogunate in order to exact revenge on the Tokugawa. At the same time there is a succession dispute in the Kuroda clan, as one faction tried to usurp the rightful heir and take over the honored clan. Before his untimely death, the lord of the Kuroda bestowed “Nihongo”, a magnificent spear, on his finest warrior, which ultimately brings him into contact with two of Japan’s most famous historical figures, Yagyu Jubei and Miyamoto Musashi. Can the three masters of martial art join forces to defeat their enemies and save the nation?
Who directed Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle?
Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle was directed by Gorō Kadono.
Who stars in Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle?
The principal cast of Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle includes Kanjūrō Arashi, Shōzaburō Date, Namiji Namiura, Jūzaburō Akechi, Kōtarō Bandō.
When was Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle released and how long is it?
Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle was composed by Chikara Hashimoto.