Oda Nobunaga
織田信長
Synopsis
Among the great ‘Warlords’ in Japanese history, Oda Nobunaga holds a unique place. In effect, his military success led to the ultimate unification of the country. This historically accurate portrayal of Nobunaga’s life and times is highlighted by many of Japan’s biggest stars, most notably Watanabe Ken in the lead role. Bloody realistic fighting, massive battles, and castle intrigues all drawn from historical sources bring this 2 part drama to new heights in storytelling.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sadao Nakajima
- Screenplay & Story
- Kōji Takada
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 織田信長
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- TBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sadao Nakajima
Kōji Takada
Masaru Satō
Muneyuki Tsuda
Department Leadership Roster
Sadao Nakajima
Director
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Kōji Takada
Writer
Muneyuki Tsuda
Director of Photography
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What is Oda Nobunaga about?
Among the great ‘Warlords’ in Japanese history, Oda Nobunaga holds a unique place. In effect, his military success led to the ultimate unification of the country. This historically accurate portrayal of Nobunaga’s life and times is highlighted by many of Japan’s biggest stars, most notably Watanabe Ken in the lead role. Bloody realistic fighting, massive battles, and castle intrigues all drawn from historical sources bring this 2 part drama to new heights in storytelling.
Who directed Oda Nobunaga?
Oda Nobunaga was directed by Sadao Nakajima.
Who stars in Oda Nobunaga?
The principal cast of Oda Nobunaga includes Ken Watanabe, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sonny Chiba, Mariko Fuji.
When was Oda Nobunaga released and how long is it?
Oda Nobunaga was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Oda Nobunaga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oda Nobunaga was composed by Masaru Satō.