Rikyu
利休
Synopsis
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
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Rikyu (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-05
Top Cast
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Rentaro Mikuni
Rikyu
Yoshiko Mita
Riki's Wife
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Kyôko Kishida
Wife
Tanie Kitabayashi
Mother
Ryo Tamura
Lord Hidenaga
Matsumoto Hakuō II
Lord Oda
Kichiemon Nakamura II
Lord Ieyasu
Bandō Mitsugorō X
Mitsanari
Akira Kubo
Geni
Keishi Arashi
Orike
Hisashi Igawa
Soji
Ichirō Zaitsu
Abbott Kokei
Hideo Kanze
Rikyu's Brother-in-Law
Masao Imafuku
Ceramist
Ruis Marques
Stefano
Donald Richie
Priest
Sayoko Yamaguchi
Chieha
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Teshigahara
- Screenplay & Story
- Yaeko Nogami, Genpei Akasegawa, Hiroshi Teshigahara
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 利休
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Teshigahara Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Yaeko Nogami, Genpei Akasegawa, Hiroshi Teshigahara
Tōru Takemitsu
Fujio Morita
Toshio Taniguchi
Yoshisuke Mae, Hiroshi Morie
Department Leadership Roster
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Genpei Akasegawa
Writer
Toshio Taniguchi
Editor
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Writer
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Director
Fujio Morita
Director of Photography
Yoshisuke Mae
Producer
Emi Wada
Costume Design
Hiroshi Morie
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rikyu
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What is Rikyu about?
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
Who directed Rikyu?
Rikyu was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
Who stars in Rikyu?
The principal cast of Rikyu includes Rentaro Mikuni, Yoshiko Mita, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kyôko Kishida, Tanie Kitabayashi.
When was Rikyu released and how long is it?
Rikyu was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Rikyu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rikyu was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.
Is Rikyu based on a book or true story?
Rikyu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yaeko Nogami".