Honno-Ji in Flames
敵は本能寺にあり
Synopsis
The plot is based on the novel "Akechi Samanosuke no Koi," the final work in a trilogy by Hiroshi Kato about the forced suicide of Oda Nobunaga at the temple Honnoji. Historically, the general Akechi Mitsuhide is credited with causing Nobunaga's downfall. Kato's novel focuses on Mitsuhide's nephew Samanosuke, who fought alongside his uncle during the assault on Honnoji.
Top Cast
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Matsumoto Hakuō I
Akechi Mitsuhide
Takahiro Tamura
Oda Nobunaga
Michiko Saga
Ono
Miki Mori
Akechi Samanosuke
Kanjūrō Arashi
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Seizaburō Kawazu
Chikage Awashima
Kitsuki
Kikuko Hojo
Kikyo
Keiko Kishi
Tama
Yatarō Kitagami
Hosokawa Tadaoki
Sachiko Murase
Kichiemon Nakamura II
Michitarō Mizushima
Hikosaburo Kataoka
Hiroshi Ogasawara
Shōji Yasui
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Hiroshi Nawa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tatsuo Ōsone
- Screenplay & Story
- Kawakami Mitsuhachi, Shotaro Ikenami
- Original Score
- Mitsuo Kato
- Original Title
- 敵は本能寺にあり
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tatsuo Ōsone
Kawakami Mitsuhachi, Shotaro Ikenami
Mitsuo Kato
Hideo Ishimoto
Masao Shirai
Department Leadership Roster
Tadaoto Kainoshō
Costume Design
Tatsuo Ōsone
Director
Kawakami Mitsuhachi
Screenplay
Masao Shirai
Producer
Hideo Ishimoto
Director of Photography
Shotaro Ikenami
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honno-Ji in Flames
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Honno-Ji in Flames about?
The plot is based on the novel "Akechi Samanosuke no Koi," the final work in a trilogy by Hiroshi Kato about the forced suicide of Oda Nobunaga at the temple Honnoji. Historically, the general Akechi Mitsuhide is credited with causing Nobunaga's downfall. Kato's novel focuses on Mitsuhide's nephew Samanosuke, who fought alongside his uncle during the assault on Honnoji.
Who directed Honno-Ji in Flames?
Honno-Ji in Flames was directed by Tatsuo Ōsone.
Who stars in Honno-Ji in Flames?
The principal cast of Honno-Ji in Flames includes Matsumoto Hakuō I, Takahiro Tamura, Michiko Saga, Miki Mori, Kanjūrō Arashi.
When was Honno-Ji in Flames released and how long is it?
Honno-Ji in Flames was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Honno-Ji in Flames?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Honno-Ji in Flames was composed by Mitsuo Kato.