Eight Brave Brothers
里見八犬傳
Synopsis
One day, Yoshimi Satomi, the castle owner of Takita Castle in the country of Anbo, and his confidant Daisuke Kinba, on the way to hunt wild boars, felt sorry for a small dog that was about to be swallowed by a giant snake like a giant tree, and killed the serpent in a fierce battle and saved the puppy. Yoshimi decided to keep the puppy, naming it Hachibo. Now the Serpent Demon is determined to destroy Takita Castle, while Hachibo defends it with his life. His spirit is split into eight, and eight brave warriors must unite to defeat the demoness snake.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kokichi Uchide
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinji Kessoku
- Original Score
- Nakaba Takahashi
- Original Title
- 里見八犬傳
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kokichi Uchide
Shinji Kessoku, Bakin Kyokutei
Nakaba Takahashi
Motoya Washio
Department Leadership Roster
Kokichi Uchide
Director
Shinji Kessoku
Screenplay
Nakaba Takahashi
Original Music Composer
Motoya Washio
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Eight Brave Brothers.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Eight Brave Brothers.
Early Horror in Color
Pre-1960 horror films that were shot in color, tinted, hand-painted, etc.
More Like Eight Brave Brothers
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eight Brave Brothers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eight Brave Brothers about?
One day, Yoshimi Satomi, the castle owner of Takita Castle in the country of Anbo, and his confidant Daisuke Kinba, on the way to hunt wild boars, felt sorry for a small dog that was about to be swallowed by a giant snake like a giant tree, and killed the serpent in a fierce battle and saved the puppy. Yoshimi decided to keep the puppy, naming it Hachibo. Now the Serpent Demon is determined to destroy Takita Castle, while Hachibo defends it with his life. His spirit is split into eight, and eight brave warriors must unite to defeat the demoness snake.
Who directed Eight Brave Brothers?
Eight Brave Brothers was directed by Kokichi Uchide.
Who stars in Eight Brave Brothers?
The principal cast of Eight Brave Brothers includes Sentarō Fushimi, Koinosuke Onoe, Kōtarō Satomi, Shintaro Takashima, Kōtarō Yamate.
When was Eight Brave Brothers released and how long is it?
Eight Brave Brothers was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Eight Brave Brothers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eight Brave Brothers was composed by Nakaba Takahashi.
Is Eight Brave Brothers based on a book or true story?
Eight Brave Brothers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bakin Kyokutei".