Mask of the Moon
月形半平太
Synopsis
Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has dreamed about. With his affectionate personality and compassion for life, Hanpeita’s popularity grows among the people, making him a threat to those thirsty for conflict and power. A betrayal by those closest to him leaves Hanpeita caught in a trap that could ultimately cost him his life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Makino
- Screenplay & Story
- Daisuke Itō
- Original Score
- Hiroya Abe
- Original Title
- 月形半平太
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Makino
Daisuke Itō, Rifū Yukitomo
Hiroya Abe
Sadaji Yoshida
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Makino
Director
Daisuke Itō
Screenplay
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Sadaji Yoshida
Director of Photography
Hiroya Abe
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mask of the Moon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mask of the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mask of the Moon about?
Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has dreamed about. With his affectionate personality and compassion for life, Hanpeita’s popularity grows among the people, making him a threat to those thirsty for conflict and power. A betrayal by those closest to him leaves Hanpeita caught in a trap that could ultimately cost him his life.
Who directed Mask of the Moon?
Mask of the Moon was directed by Masahiro Makino.
Who stars in Mask of the Moon?
The principal cast of Mask of the Moon includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Jūshirō Konoe, Satomi Oka, Michiko Nishizaki, Kyoko Aoyama.
When was Mask of the Moon released and how long is it?
Mask of the Moon was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Mask of the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mask of the Moon was composed by Hiroya Abe.