The Kuroda Affair
黒田騒動
Synopsis
This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is told through the eyes of retainer, Daizen. As his clan’s new leader, Tadayuki, becomes increasingly militant in his opposition to the Tokugawa shogunate, Daizen is forced to reconcile his loyalty to the clan with his loyalty to Tadayuki, who seems dead set on entangling the clan in destructive conflict. The Kuroda Affair’s mise-en-scène is said to have influenced future Toei director Eiichi Kudo. The film also features two of the greatest stars of Japanese period cinema, Chiezo Kataoka and Ryutaro Otomo.
Top Cast
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Chiezo Kataoka
Kuriyama Daizen
Ryutaro Otomo
Takenaka Unemenokami
Eijirō Kataoka
Kuroda Tadayuki
Kokuten Kōdō
Kuroda Nagamasa
Kōji Nanbara
Kurahashi Jutayu
Kensaku Hara
Benzo
Kenji Susukida
Doi Toshikatsu
Mitsuko Miura
Suo
Hizuru Takachiho
Ohide
Hitomi Nakahara
Tsukie Matsuura
Yoshiko Yashioji
Shinobu Araki
Sōji Kiyokawa
Yoshio Yoshida
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Ikkō Ōkuni
Hiroshi Mizuno
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomu Uchida
- Screenplay & Story
- Hajime Takaiwa
- Original Score
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Original Title
- 黒田騒動
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomu Uchida
Hajime Takaiwa
Taichiro Kosugi
Sadaji Yoshida
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Tomu Uchida
Director
Hajime Takaiwa
Writer
Sadaji Yoshida
Director of Photography
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kuroda Affair
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What is The Kuroda Affair about?
This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is told through the eyes of retainer, Daizen. As his clan’s new leader, Tadayuki, becomes increasingly militant in his opposition to the Tokugawa shogunate, Daizen is forced to reconcile his loyalty to the clan with his loyalty to Tadayuki, who seems dead set on entangling the clan in destructive conflict. The Kuroda Affair’s mise-en-scène is said to have influenced future Toei director Eiichi Kudo. The film also features two of the greatest stars of Japanese period cinema, Chiezo Kataoka and Ryutaro Otomo.
Who directed The Kuroda Affair?
The Kuroda Affair was directed by Tomu Uchida.
Who stars in The Kuroda Affair?
The principal cast of The Kuroda Affair includes Chiezo Kataoka, Ryutaro Otomo, Eijirō Kataoka, Kokuten Kōdō, Kōji Nanbara.
When was The Kuroda Affair released and how long is it?
The Kuroda Affair was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kuroda Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kuroda Affair was composed by Taichiro Kosugi.